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GN11 GWW

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

113,312 mi
Last recorded113,312 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN11 GWW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 113,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Apr 2025 105,585 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 105,211 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 100,730 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 97,426 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Mar 2021 90,199 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 90,182 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 82,721 miles

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 82,721 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking rubber seal perished (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 65,924 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 65,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to cords, possible tracking required (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 43,725 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Mar 2018 43,725 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 26,933 miles

Front advise pads low

Pass 25 Mar 2016 13,264 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 9,638 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 7,697 miles

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 GWW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GWW, 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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What year was GN11 GWW registered?

GN11 GWW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 March 2011.

Is GN11 GWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN11 GWW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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