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GF11 BYX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

79,551 mi
Last recorded79,551 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF11 BYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 79,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 79,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 77,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 77,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 77,766 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 77,765 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 77,670 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR SUPPORT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear EXHUAST TAILBOX OUTER SKIN IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 7 Oct 2022 77,670 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively CALIPER NIPPLE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively CALIPER NIPPLE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR SUPPORT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear EXHUAST TAILBOX OUTER SKIN IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 4 Oct 2021 74,412 miles

rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 73,363 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 63,448 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 52,567 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 39,922 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 39,819 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 27,266 miles

both rear tyre's slightly perished

Pass 26 Mar 2015 15,135 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 10,583 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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GF11 BYX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GF11 BYX, 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 GF11 BYX registered?

GF11 BYX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is GF11 BYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF11 BYX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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