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GJ11 WYR

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

75,051 mi
Last recorded75,051 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 WYR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 75,051 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 70,356 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 70,354 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 65,682 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 65,682 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2023 60,502 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 56,289 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 51,028 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 47,808 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 47,080 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 43,672 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 38,590 miles

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2016 34,056 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 31,969 miles

Both rear tyre treads starting to crack.

Pass 26 Jan 2015 27,543 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2014 23,179 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack and nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer 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 WYR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol 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 WYR, 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 WYR registered?

GJ11 WYR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 April 2011.

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The MOT history for GJ11 WYR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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