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GL11 VHY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,371 mi
Last recorded146,371 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL11 VHY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 146,371 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 146,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2024 139,380 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 131,246 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 113,763 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 111,948 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 104,816 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 104,816 miles

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

Water in nearside headlamp

Pass 30 Dec 2019 98,641 miles

Rear Rear exhaust silencer showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 30 Dec 2019 98,641 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 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))

Rear Rear exhaust silencer showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 27 Dec 2018 87,666 miles

all 4 tyres starting to perish

both front shock absorbers have a slight misting of oil

Pass 29 Dec 2017 79,113 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 70,780 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 60,763 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 49,912 miles

rear tyres cracking

Fail 6 Nov 2014 49,912 miles

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

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

rear tyres cracking

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 VHY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VHY, 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 VHY registered?

GL11 VHY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 July 2011.

Is GL11 VHY safe to buy?

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