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GU11 SFF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

186,051 mi
Last recorded186,051 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 186,051 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

both front headlamps slightly loose upper brackets broken

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2021 175,312 miles

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

front flexi pipe slight blow

handbrake travel high on limit

Fail 4 Aug 2021 175,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

handbrake travel high on limit

front flexi pipe slight blow

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 166,940 miles

oil leak

sump corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2020 166,940 miles

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

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

oil leak

sump corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2019 156,101 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 147,407 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)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 147,407 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 133,626 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 133,619 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn HEAVY on inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2016 118,021 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 95,666 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 95,666 miles

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

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

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

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)

both rears wearing on egdes

Pass 9 Apr 2014 69,161 miles

rear tyres wearing bald on raised tread

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 SFF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GU11 SFF, 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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GU11 SFF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 March 2011.

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