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GV11 MXW

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,859 mi
Last recorded113,859 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV11 MXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 113,859 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2025 106,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 98,052 miles

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

parking brake lever high

Pass 17 Feb 2023 96,544 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 85,402 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 85,402 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 65,493 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 59,048 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective flexy pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 59,048 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective flexy pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 49,605 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 49,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 44,278 miles

Front Number Plate slightly crack.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner wheel arch cover insecure

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 44,278 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Number Plate slightly crack.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Inner wheel arch cover insecure

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 27,879 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 14,874 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 10,394 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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GV11 MXW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GV11 MXW, 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 GV11 MXW registered?

GV11 MXW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 July 2011.

Is GV11 MXW safe to buy?

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