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GJ11 YTB

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

43,918 mi
Last recorded43,918 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 43,918 miles

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

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

part of exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 May 2025 41,343 miles

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

part of exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2024 40,631 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2023 39,074 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 37,130 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 37,130 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2021 32,384 miles
Fail 23 May 2021 32,384 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 28,539 miles

both front tyres perished 185/60/15hr

Pass 15 Mar 2019 25,144 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 21,969 miles

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 21 Mar 2017 19,881 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Mar 2016 16,679 miles

Tyre Warning Light On

Fail 1 Mar 2016 16,675 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Tyre Warning Light On

Pass 26 Mar 2015 13,759 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Mar 2014 11,392 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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GJ11 YTB 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 YTB, 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 YTB registered?

GJ11 YTB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 March 2011.

Is GJ11 YTB safe to buy?

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