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GF11 LTY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

61,381 mi
Last recorded61,381 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF11 LTY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 61,381 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning door mirror repeater (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 58,478 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 58,472 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 53,968 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 28 Aug 2024 53,968 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2023 49,400 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light broken has crack (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 46,696 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 44,794 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 44,787 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cracked but secure (0.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 42,848 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 42,848 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 40,622 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 38,283 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 38,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 35,147 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 35,021 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 35,021 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 31,111 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 23,872 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 LTY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LTY, 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 LTY registered?

GF11 LTY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 August 2011.

Is GF11 LTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF11 LTY shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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