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GU11 SDO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

93,310 mi
Last recorded93,310 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU11 SDO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 93,310 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2025 93,307 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 91,271 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both+wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp slightly insecure

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust box corroded,front pipe flexy poor condition

Pass 7 Nov 2023 88,280 miles

Both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Both rear tyres perishing slightly on outer edges

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

Offside Front Headlamp slightly insecure

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

Rear most exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 81,888 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 81,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 75,859 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 73,235 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 73,234 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 69,858 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 61,241 miles

parking brake has minimum reserve travel, but still has reserve movement

Fail 8 Feb 2019 61,240 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 brake has minimum reserve travel, but still has reserve movement

Pass 20 Feb 2018 39,836 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner and outer edges.

Pass 1 Mar 2017 25,572 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 13,682 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 11,819 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 9,885 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 SDO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue 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 GU11 SDO, 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 SDO registered?

GU11 SDO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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