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GB55 AEC

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,822 mi
Last recorded48,822 miles
Recorded on26 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGB55 AEC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2025 48,822 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 47,285 miles

Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Nov 2019 47,267 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 47,267 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

tpms light on

Pass 2 Oct 2018 46,177 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 May 2017 45,395 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 May 2017 45,393 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jul 2015 37,520 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 37,519 miles

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

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

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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GB55 AEC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 GB55 AEC, 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 GB55 AEC registered?

GB55 AEC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 November 2011.

Is GB55 AEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GB55 AEC shows 9 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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