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GF11 DWY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

36,473 mi
Last recorded36,473 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF11 DWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 36,473 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 30,242 miles

headlight switch faulty not allowing turning off but will select between position lamps and dipped beam as required

Fail 21 Mar 2025 30,224 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

headlight switch faulty not allowing turning off but will select between position lamps and dipped beam as required

Pass 9 Mar 2024 26,367 miles

rear brake shoes require adjustment

Pass 13 Mar 2023 22,750 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 22,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 18,928 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 15,512 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 14,905 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 13,503 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 12,525 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 11,493 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 11,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside walll (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 10,141 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 8,831 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 7,322 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 DWY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GF11 DWY, 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 DWY registered?

GF11 DWY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 April 2011.

Is GF11 DWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF11 DWY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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