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GX11 FUE

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,060 mi
Last recorded119,060 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX11 FUE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 119,060 miles

Coil spring corroded subframe cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 119,058 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded subframe cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 115,542 miles

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

fuel filter appears damp

oil leak

rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2024 113,123 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 108,859 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front outer driveshaft gaiter damp

exhaust flex pipe blowing slightly

Pass 11 Jan 2022 100,885 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 100,879 miles

Offside Front Halfshaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 98,076 miles

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

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

Offside Front wiper blade worn

Fail 24 Dec 2020 98,076 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front wiper blade worn

Pass 3 Jul 2019 89,311 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 84,977 miles

emissions too clean to test

Pass 6 Jul 2017 75,590 miles

emissions too clean to test

Fail 5 Jul 2017 75,586 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

emissions too clean to test

Pass 28 Jun 2016 67,283 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 51,590 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 32,998 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 FUE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,199cc diesel 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 GX11 FUE, 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 FUE registered?

GX11 FUE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 May 2011.

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