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GU11 XCX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

112,866 mi
Last recorded112,866 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU11 XCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 112,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

handbrake slight free play

Pass 11 Sep 2025 106,682 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 106,593 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 98,792 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 93,476 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear dust covers poor condition (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 88,179 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear dust covers (5.3.2 (b))

Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust casing deteriorating

Fail 2 Feb 2021 88,179 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear dust covers (5.3.2 (b))

Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust casing deteriorating

Pass 31 Jan 2020 82,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear dust covers (5.3.2 (b))

Sound deadening material not fully secure bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

advise long travel on handbrake

Pass 18 Feb 2019 76,581 miles

advise rear shock absorbers dust covers insecure

advise wiper performance deteriorating

Fail 18 Feb 2019 76,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

advise rear shock absorbers dust covers insecure

advise wiper performance deteriorating

Pass 21 Feb 2018 69,931 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 62,014 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 55,927 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 45,632 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 45,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 34,072 miles

Offside Headlight aim only just met the lowest of tolerance.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XCX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XCX, 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 XCX registered?

GU11 XCX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 March 2011.

Is GU11 XCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU11 XCX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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