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GX11 OAL

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

65,272 mi
Last recorded65,272 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX11 OAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 65,272 miles

front tyres bald on outer edge ( n/s blistered ), front tyres 2mm ( minimum 1.6mm)

front wishbone rear buses deteriorated - poor around sleeve ( more o/s ), lift in front top mounts

handbrake travel long - has low reserve travel, no lock out from o/s rear service or o/s handbrake

number plate lights dim

rear springs corroding at bottom

Fail 21 Apr 2026 65,270 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front tyres bald on outer edge ( n/s blistered ), front tyres 2mm ( minimum 1.6mm)

front wishbone rear buses deteriorated - poor around sleeve ( more o/s ), lift in front top mounts

handbrake travel long - has low reserve travel, no lock out from o/s rear service or o/s handbrake

number plate lights dim

rear springs corroding at bottom

Pass 9 Apr 2025 60,470 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 58,279 miles

corrosion on rear springs at bottom ( more so nearside )

n/s front shock stained/ damp, lift in front top mounts ( n/s more so )

o/s track rod end gaitor heavily perished/ splitting

Fail 10 Apr 2024 58,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

corrosion on rear springs at bottom ( more so nearside )

n/s front shock stained/ damp, lift in front top mounts ( n/s more so )

no lock out from o/s handbrake

o/s track rod end gaitor heavily perished/ splitting

wipers smear and judder

Pass 5 Apr 2023 56,121 miles

corrosion at bottom of rear springs ( more n/s )

handbrake high/long travel and noisy in drums when operating

o/s track rod end gaitor perished and starting to split

Pass 5 Apr 2022 54,040 miles

o/s rear tyre perished

wipers smear screen

handbrake travel high/long

corrosion on rear springs at bottom ( more n/s spring)

front tyres worn on edges ( almost bald to outer edge ), tyres perished ( heavy in places )

Pass 29 Mar 2021 52,022 miles

All 4 tyres starting to crack and perish

Front brake pads appear to be getting low

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2020 50,612 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin at 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 45,879 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 45,876 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 40,541 miles

Nearside Front tyre edges worn tread cracking

Offside Front tyre edges worn tread cracking

Rear tyres side walls slight cracking

Pass 7 Apr 2017 33,753 miles

STRONG ADVISE - HANDBRAKE HAS LOW RESERVE TRAVEL

rear shocks have play in gland bearing with weight on car

rear tyres perishing

wipers poor at clearing screen on up stroke

Pass 13 Apr 2016 27,847 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 21,159 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 21,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 16,497 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 OAL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OAL, 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 OAL registered?

GX11 OAL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 April 2011.

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