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GN11 GWA

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

83,987 mi
Last recorded83,987 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN11 GWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 83,987 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear torsion beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 83,980 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80-90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear torsion beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 82,869 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads also getting low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front chips in screen

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill taped and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear suspension and chassis corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2024 79,450 miles

Central Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake pads also getting low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cut in tread

Rear suspension and chassis corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2023 75,498 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front play at suspension top mount area

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill NOT in prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear suspension and chassis corroded

exhaust corroded

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 9 Mar 2022 75,234 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disc inner faces are pitted/corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 73,343 miles

Auxiliary belt heavily cracked

Front exhaust flexi and centre sleeve heavily deteriorating

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VOID OF TREAD inner shoulder replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 73,343 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Auxiliary belt heavily cracked

Front exhaust flexi and centre sleeve heavily deteriorating

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VOID OF TREAD inner shoulder replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 68,437 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front suspension slight play in top mount

exhaust corroded front flexy all the way back

Pass 6 Mar 2019 65,122 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 65,121 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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Pass 13 Mar 2018 57,754 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 57,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 47,994 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 47,994 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 42,314 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 38,419 miles

Possible puncture N/S/R Tyre, was only 8psi.

Pass 8 Apr 2014 34,238 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 34,238 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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GN11 GWA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 56,846 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN11 GWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 15 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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GN11 GWA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 April 2011.

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