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G10 PGY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,241 mi
Last recorded104,241 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG10 PGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 104,241 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 104,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 98,808 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2024 98,808 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 96,199 miles

nearside sill panel corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2022 93,248 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 87,545 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 79,596 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 71,760 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 71,760 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 63,147 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 54,637 miles

front registration plate damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2016 47,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre cut sidewall

Fail 22 Sep 2016 47,782 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre cut sidewall

Pass 21 Sep 2015 38,115 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall minor damage

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 38,115 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall minor damage

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 29,288 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 29,288 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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G10 PGY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G10 PGY, 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 G10 PGY registered?

G10 PGY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 September 2011.

Is G10 PGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G10 PGY shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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