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AX11 GYJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

171,552 mi
Last recorded171,552 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX11 GYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 171,552 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 165,889 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 165,886 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 161,493 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 161,493 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 143,541 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 125,348 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 125,347 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 104,231 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 104,231 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 86,765 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2020 86,764 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 71,617 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 71,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 63,754 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 63,754 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 54,070 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 54,070 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 44,177 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 26,429 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 26,429 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 11,791 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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AX11 GYJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AX11 GYJ, 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 AX11 GYJ registered?

AX11 GYJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 July 2011.

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