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GU11 TZJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

86,125 mi
Last recorded86,125 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU11 TZJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 86,125 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s/n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake has just met the requirement (17%)

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 86,112 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s/n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake has just met the requirement (17%)

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 83,102 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 83,102 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 81,960 miles

both front shocks damp

oil leak

osr brake binding

slight leak on centre exhaust

Fail 18 Apr 2019 81,954 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken nsr broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

osr brake binding

slight leak on centre exhaust

both front shocks damp

oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2018 79,794 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also system corroded (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

underside covers fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2018 79,794 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also system corroded (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r inner wheel arch covers missing

underside covers fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2017 73,633 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 59,141 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 47,253 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 47,253 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)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 35,306 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 TZJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 TZJ, 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 TZJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 March 2011.

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