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GU11 WGF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,154 mi
Last recorded49,154 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU11 WGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2025 49,154 miles

nearside front suspension top mounting slight movement

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2024 46,613 miles

both front shock absorbers starting to leak

offside front outer drive shaft boot starting to crack/ perish

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2023 43,633 miles

both front shock absorbers starting to leak

offside front outer driveshaft boot starting to crack/ perish

Pass 12 Sep 2022 40,021 miles

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

both front shock absorbers slightly damp

offside front driveshaft boot starting to crack/ perish

Pass 31 Aug 2021 36,623 miles

both front shock absorbers slightly damp

Pass 1 Sep 2020 33,450 miles

both front shock absorbers slightly damp

Pass 11 Sep 2019 30,290 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 23,443 miles

both front tyre treads worn low on edges

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

Pass 7 Sep 2017 16,430 miles

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

Pass 3 Sep 2016 12,772 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre slightly under inflated ()

Pass 19 Sep 2015 9,050 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 5,526 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 WGF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WGF, 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 WGF registered?

GU11 WGF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 March 2011.

Is GU11 WGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU11 WGF shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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