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GJ11 NYS

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

78,576 mi
Last recorded78,576 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 NYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 78,576 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 59,951 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 39,234 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 29,537 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 28,638 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 28,638 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2021 28,131 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 27,662 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 27,662 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 26,774 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 25,820 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 25,820 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 24,879 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 22,755 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

nail in nearside rear and offside rear tyres

Pass 27 Feb 2015 18,711 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 13,666 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

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 NYS is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,199cc diesel 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 GJ11 NYS, 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 GJ11 NYS registered?

GJ11 NYS is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 March 2011.

Is GJ11 NYS safe to buy?

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