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GN11 GYB

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

60,705 mi
Last recorded60,705 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN11 GYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 60,705 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 57,719 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 55,435 miles

Both front wishbones have slightly deteriorated bushes

Offside track rod end dust cove is cracked

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2023 53,685 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 25 Apr 2023 53,684 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60/R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2022 49,175 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 15 Jun 2022 49,052 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))

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

Rear Service brake lagging in operation offside & nearside (not releasing correctly) (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

excessive play in nearside front upper macpherson strut mount

play in offside front upper macpherson strut mount

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 22 Jun 2021 43,870 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (lipped) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside front upper anti roll bar link gaitor deteriorating

play in nearside front top macpherson strut mount

Pass 23 Jun 2020 39,547 miles

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

Exhaust corroded.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device poor.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 33,761 miles

N/S/F shock absorber damp/failing

corrosion to rear exhaust box

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Pass 18 May 2018 26,303 miles

N/S/F shock absorber moist

O/S/R tyre fairly deteriorated in tread (185 60 r 15 84t)/ N/S/R tyre perishing in tread/has nail in tread

corrosion to rear exhaust box

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 18 May 2018 26,303 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F shock absorber moist

O/S/R tyre fairly deteriorated in tread (185 60 r 15 84t)/ N/S/R tyre perishing in tread/has nail in tread

corrosion to rear exhaust box

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 12 May 2017 19,708 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGE AND ON LEGAL LIMIT (CENTER 3/4)

O/S/F tyre worn and wearing close to limit

both rear tyres cracking in tread and on side wall

fuel cap seal perishing

slight corrosion on rear part of exhaust

Pass 11 May 2016 14,274 miles

All tyres are starting to perishe and crack and both front tyers are 3-4mm

Pass 30 Apr 2015 9,565 miles

all tyres starting to perish and crack in tread grooves,both fronts and o/s/r are the worst

park brake travel long

Pass 21 May 2014 5,919 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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GN11 GYB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White 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 GN11 GYB, 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 GN11 GYB registered?

GN11 GYB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 May 2011.

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