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GJ11 NYC

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,393 mi
Last recorded106,393 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 NYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 106,393 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 106,393 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 100,430 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2024 94,687 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2024 94,687 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 88,701 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 88,701 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 82,389 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 77,031 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 73,138 miles

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

Front exhaust flex has slight damage

Nearside Front steering tie rod has slight play

Fail 25 Mar 2020 73,135 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front exhaust flex has slight damage

Nearside Front steering tie rod has slight play

brake fluid top up

Pass 13 May 2019 68,781 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust flex slight damage

Pass 26 Mar 2018 62,403 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 54,525 miles

both front shock absorbers leaking slightly

rear brake imbalance high, o/s lower

Pass 18 Mar 2016 47,926 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

childseat

Pass 1 Apr 2015 40,800 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear tyres are cracking

Pass 26 Mar 2014 35,441 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 35,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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GJ11 NYC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GJ11 NYC, 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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GJ11 NYC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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