2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · GL11 XAS
2011 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2011. Recorded mileage 88,231 miles. MOT expired on 09 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,231 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL11 XAS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 18/08/2026
- 88,231 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL11 XAS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Volkswagen Polo (GL11 XAS) between March 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Steering (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
GL11 XAS Mileage History
- 01/03/202373,024 mi
- 11/09/202483,545 mi+10,521 mi
- 11/09/202483,555 mi+10 mi
- 08/09/202584,565 mi+1,010 mi
- 18/08/202688,231 mi+3,666 mi
Average of roughly 4,388 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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