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GL11 MYY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,395 mi
Last recorded99,395 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL11 MYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 99,395 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 24 Oct 2024 90,253 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 90,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 81,374 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 81,374 miles

Emissions unable to be completed cant carry out emissions due to revs doesn't hold between 2500-3000rpm (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 76,954 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 76,954 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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 (worn) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 67,948 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 67,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 58,681 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 54,319 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 54,319 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 47,565 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 45,694 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight movement in top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight movement in top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 38,415 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 38,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 29,578 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)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 21,951 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2014 15,714 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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GL11 MYY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GL11 MYY, 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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GL11 MYY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 June 2011.

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