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GF11 RYC

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,521 mi
Last recorded90,521 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF11 RYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 90,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 69,358 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 54,295 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 49,913 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 20 May 2021 45,829 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 45,829 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 42,057 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 36,168 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 May 2019 36,166 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2018 29,323 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 21,401 miles

Offside rear tyre cracking in the tread

Pass 6 May 2016 17,527 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 14,416 miles

Nearside front tyre cracking in the tread

Nearside rear tyre cracking in the tread

Offside front tyre cracking in the tread

Pass 16 May 2014 11,606 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 RYC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RYC, 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 GF11 RYC registered?

GF11 RYC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 May 2011.

Is GF11 RYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF11 RYC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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