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GV11 UGP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

119,108 mi
Last recorded119,108 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV11 UGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 119,108 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 111,058 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 111,051 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 107,129 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 107,126 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 102,518 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2022 102,514 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Upper mounting excessive play/movement (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2021 96,825 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 93,020 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 93,020 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 80,640 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2019 80,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 67,326 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 59,526 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 59,526 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 48,879 miles

both rear tyres are perishing

Pass 19 Aug 2015 42,887 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Aug 2015 42,885 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2014 33,791 miles

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

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 UGP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UGP, 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 UGP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 August 2011.

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