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GV11 BWW

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

91,271 mi
Last recorded91,271 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV11 BWW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 91,271 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2026 91,271 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction went off during test and stayed off (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 87,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 85,299 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded through

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2024 85,299 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Central exhaust clamp corroded through

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2023 83,115 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2022 80,242 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 76,731 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

Pass 20 Jul 2020 73,879 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2020 73,879 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged badly perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2019 70,102 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 70,077 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 59,149 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 59,147 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 46,500 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

engine management warning light on

Fail 3 Jun 2017 46,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

engine management warning light on

Pass 27 May 2016 37,088 miles

Front brake pads are getting low about 80% worn.

Offside front tyre tread is starting to get low.

Rear brakes are starting to become out of balance.

under tray is fitted.

Pass 27 May 2015 32,701 miles

advise front tyre treads low on edges

Pass 23 Jun 2014 27,067 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f/ seat belt aftermarket adjustable stop has been moved to allow full retraction of belt

Fail 23 Jun 2014 27,067 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f/ seat belt aftermarket adjustable stop has been moved to allow full retraction of belt

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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GV11 BWW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GV11 BWW, 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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GV11 BWW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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