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GV11 TNU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,911 mi
Last recorded123,911 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV11 TNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 123,911 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 117,726 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 117,663 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 112,000 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 108,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Only 2mm left and sidewall perished. 185/60x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 108,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Only 2mm left and sidewall perished. 185/60x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 103,950 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 103,950 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 100,164 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 94,049 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 86,005 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 19 Jul 2017 72,512 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play very slight (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 66,377 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Jul 2015 52,543 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 52,543 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 37,707 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 TNU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,390cc 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 TNU, 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 TNU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 July 2011.

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