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GV11 NCJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

109,214 mi
Last recorded109,214 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV11 NCJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 109,214 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 109,162 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Front bumper damaged & insecure although unlikely to become detached

Pass 24 Sep 2024 100,099 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 100,095 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 84,049 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 84,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 71,308 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 71,305 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 57,821 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides close to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 41,872 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres slightly perished and cracking

Fail 21 Sep 2020 41,840 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres slightly perished and cracking

Pass 26 Apr 2019 41,385 miles

nearside front tyre sidewalls cracking

nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracking

offside front tyre sidewalls cracking

offside rear tyre sidewalls cracking

offside wing mirror indicator lamp deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2018 39,753 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 39,753 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 37,521 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 35,138 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test & items removed from steering wheel ()

Pass 8 Jun 2015 26,554 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jun 2015 26,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking 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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 17,988 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 17,950 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 NCJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol 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 NCJ, 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 NCJ registered?

GV11 NCJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 July 2011.

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