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GU11 VNS

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

66,627 mi
Last recorded66,627 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 66,627 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 61,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 53,957 miles

Front N/S & O/S Headlamp lens's becoming cloudy with age and will soon effect beam pattern.

Pass 12 Jan 2023 48,830 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 44,818 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 42,915 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 38,932 miles

oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2020 38,892 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre heavy edge wear

Offside Front tyre heavy inner wear void of tread

oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2019 34,668 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Apr 2018 30,269 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 26,116 miles

rear tyres badly cracked

Fail 28 Mar 2017 26,092 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

rear tyres badly cracked

Pass 26 Mar 2016 20,805 miles

both rear tyres cracked tread

Pass 21 Mar 2015 15,698 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside rear tyre perished tread

Pass 25 Mar 2014 11,979 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 VNS is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VNS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU11 VNS registered?

GU11 VNS is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 March 2011.

Is GU11 VNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU11 VNS shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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