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GJ11 WYP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

65,226 mi
Last recorded65,226 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 WYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 65,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 65,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 58,988 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 57,100 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap seal perished

rear silencer rusty

Pass 16 Nov 2022 56,098 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

rear silencer rusty

Fail 10 Nov 2022 56,089 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

rear silencer rusty

Pass 1 Sep 2021 54,167 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

rear silencer rusty

Pass 14 Sep 2020 50,930 miles

Nail in tyre both rears ()

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both fronts light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear silencer rusty

Pass 21 Sep 2019 47,943 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2019 47,943 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 43,986 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 38,484 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 34,835 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 34,809 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 30,469 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 25,991 miles

Nearside mirror insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 25,991 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside mirror insecure

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 WYP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WYP, 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 GJ11 WYP registered?

GJ11 WYP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is GJ11 WYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ11 WYP shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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