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GT10 RYT

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,346 mi
Last recorded105,346 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGT10 RYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 105,346 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2025 105,245 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 94,337 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 92,171 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 89,888 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 89,829 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun strip (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring indicates a fault

Pass 1 Dec 2020 83,100 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 80,654 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 68,841 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 63,136 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear rear silencer outer skin deteriorated.

front and rear brake discs showing signs of deterioration.

Pass 20 May 2016 51,571 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 48,708 miles

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

Some impact damage to offside front inner tyre wall.

Two small cuts to nearside front inner tyre wall.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 41,829 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel alignment needs checking.

Fail 14 Apr 2014 41,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel alignment needs checking.

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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GT10 RYT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GT10 RYT, 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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GT10 RYT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 April 2011.

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