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GX11 DZZ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

81,669 mi
Last recorded81,669 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX11 DZZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 81,669 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Around oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 62,267 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 61,233 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2023 55,630 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

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

Pass 12 May 2022 54,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread is worn to legal limit on inner edge / tyre is in poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread is worn to legal limit on inner edge / tyre is in poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 51,261 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 48,094 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 44,159 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 37,297 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 30,616 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 30,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 26,755 miles

Front windscreen scratched in A and B zones

Pass 16 Jun 2015 20,095 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 15,717 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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GX11 DZZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 GX11 DZZ, 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 GX11 DZZ registered?

GX11 DZZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 March 2011.

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The MOT history for GX11 DZZ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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