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GV11 TXD

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

145,085 mi
Last recorded145,085 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV11 TXD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 145,085 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside component

Fail 13 Sep 2024 145,085 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak emission not tested (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside component

Pass 11 Sep 2023 134,296 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 134,296 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 118,720 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 104,028 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 104,028 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 100,519 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Apr 2019 91,057 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 91,057 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 76,319 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 76,319 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 64,476 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 64,476 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 56,700 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' minor (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 48,370 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 34,304 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 34,304 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 TXD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 TXD, 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 TXD registered?

GV11 TXD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 August 2011.

Is GV11 TXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV11 TXD shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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