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GU11 WHG

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,794 mi
Last recorded58,794 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 58,794 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 57,270 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 55,510 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 53,147 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 51,955 miles

fuel cap cover missing

fuel cap sill perished

Pass 8 Jul 2019 49,915 miles

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 4 Dec 2017 49,288 miles

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

fuel cap seal cracked

fuel cap taped on

Fail 1 Dec 2017 49,288 miles

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel cap seal cracked

fuel cap taped on

Pass 6 Jun 2016 41,895 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 41,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 35,101 miles

long handbrake

n/s gearbox seal weeping

n/s/r tyre wearing on edge

Pass 14 Mar 2014 28,356 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 WHG is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 WHG, 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 WHG registered?

GU11 WHG is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 March 2011.

Is GU11 WHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU11 WHG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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