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GCW 741W

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

50,408 mi
Last recorded50,408 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCW 741W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 50,408 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 50,361 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 48,270 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 45,127 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 42,269 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 38,802 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 36,577 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 33,420 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 29,988 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 26,897 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 24,378 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 20,540 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 17,341 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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GCW 741W is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GCW 741W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GCW 741W registered?

GCW 741W is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 December 2011.

Is GCW 741W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCW 741W shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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