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GL11 DYN

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,800 mi
Last recorded90,800 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL11 DYN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 90,800 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE WISHBON BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 70,241 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 70,241 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 64,313 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 60,018 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2021 54,687 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2020 52,293 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Apr 2019 49,520 miles

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 27 Apr 2018 42,222 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 May 2017 35,326 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 33,644 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Jul 2015 29,513 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both registration plates secured with tape

Pass 4 Jul 2015 29,513 miles

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

both registration plates secured with tape

Pass 12 Jul 2014 24,374 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges.

offside front tyre 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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GL11 DYN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GL11 DYN, 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 GL11 DYN registered?

GL11 DYN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 July 2011.

Is GL11 DYN safe to buy?

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