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GU11 JAL

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

60,325 mi
Last recorded60,325 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU11 JAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 60,325 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (flexi joint) (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 60,323 miles

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

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

(parking high)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (flexi joint) (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 58,968 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 57,474 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side . (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 55,279 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 51,904 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in both rear tyres 185/60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 51,904 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in both rear tyres 185/60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 48,421 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear N/S/R, O/S/R and Centre seat belts not inspected due to items left on rear seat.

Fail 31 Jul 2021 48,401 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick N/S/F and O/S/F (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear N/S/R, O/S/R and Centre seat belts not inspected due to items left on rear seat.

Pass 19 Aug 2020 46,968 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 43,753 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 40,411 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 37,426 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 37,426 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 May 2016 35,156 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 29,231 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2014 25,990 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 JAL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc 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 GU11 JAL, 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 JAL registered?

GU11 JAL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 May 2011.

Is GU11 JAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU11 JAL 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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