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GL11 GTY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,685 mi
Last recorded88,685 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL11 GTY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 88,685 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 85,785 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 80,180 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 80,180 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2021 72,249 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 69,885 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 13 May 2019 63,158 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 58,619 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 58,619 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 May 2017 54,462 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 51,184 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 35,439 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 23,523 miles

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

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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GL11 GTY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 GTY, 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 GTY registered?

GL11 GTY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 July 2011.

Is GL11 GTY safe to buy?

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