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GU11 CWP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

102,663 mi
Last recorded102,663 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU11 CWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 102,663 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust system deteriated - not leaking

offside front outer sill corroded.

offside rear tyre deteriated - cracked

Fail 30 Jun 2026 102,663 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust system deteriated - not leaking

offside front outer sill corroded.

offside rear tyre deteriated - cracked

Pass 4 Jul 2025 95,909 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front exhaust flexi deteriated - minor leak

nearside front outer sill surface corroded.

offside front outer sill corroded - not within 12 inches of seat belt anchorage/suspension mounting.

rear exhaust deteriated - not leaking

Pass 5 Jul 2024 88,981 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust deteriated - not leaking

nearside and offside outer sills surface corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2023 83,552 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 77,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 70,293 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear exhaust deteriated - not leaking

Pass 7 Jul 2020 64,463 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 64,463 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 62,953 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 62,953 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 56,120 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 49,587 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 39,233 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 32,919 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 28,309 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 22,779 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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GU11 CWP 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 82.4%.

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 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 GU11 CWP, 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 GU11 CWP registered?

GU11 CWP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 March 2011.

Is GU11 CWP safe to buy?

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