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GN11 GYE

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

49,597 mi
Last recorded49,597 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 49,597 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2026 49,597 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 46,551 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 43,509 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 41,591 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 39,693 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 39,206 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 35,593 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 32,689 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 32,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 31,393 miles

all tyres cracking with age no cord visible

Fail 3 Apr 2018 31,393 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all tyres cracking with age no cord visible

Pass 18 Apr 2017 28,351 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 19 Apr 2016 25,655 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft seal has misting of oil around it

Nearside Rear Tyre is cracking

Offside Front Drive shaft seal has misting of oil around it

Offside Rear Tyre is cracking

Fail 19 Apr 2016 25,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Drive shaft seal has misting of oil around it

Nearside Rear Tyre is cracking

Offside Front Drive shaft seal has misting of oil around it

Offside Rear Tyre is cracking

Pass 1 May 2015 22,869 miles

both rear tyre treads starting to crack

Pass 16 Apr 2014 20,216 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 GYE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GYE, 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 GYE registered?

GN11 GYE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 May 2011.

Is GN11 GYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN11 GYE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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