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GU11 WHL

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,304 mi
Last recorded106,304 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU11 WHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 106,304 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Nov 2023 106,102 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 142n/s 94o/s 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Corrosion to both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside handbrake effort low

Pass 7 Dec 2022 94,711 miles

NSF outer sill corroded - considered just outside seatbelt mounting (seat) prescribed area

Offside Front outer sill corroding

Fail 7 Dec 2022 94,707 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

NSF outer sill corroded - considered just outside seatbelt mounting (seat) prescribed area

Offside Front outer sill corroding

Pass 8 Dec 2021 78,525 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 63,285 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 61,106 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 56,430 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet catch (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Nov 2018 56,428 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet catch (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 49,380 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 42,214 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 34,179 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 27,659 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 21,811 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 WHL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WHL, 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 WHL registered?

GU11 WHL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 March 2011.

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