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GV11 CYZ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,870 mi
Last recorded84,870 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV11 CYZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 84,870 miles

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))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 84,791 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 84,791 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 81,135 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear marks (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 81,135 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear marks (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 76,090 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 76,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 71,113 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 71,113 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 66,473 miles

Offside Front anti roll bar link seal starting to split

Offside Front brake backing plate corroding

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

both front brake discs corroding on edges

service light on ~?

travel on handbrake

Pass 13 Feb 2020 62,758 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 62,758 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi-pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 56,659 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under trays fitted unable to examine testable items

Fail 15 Feb 2019 56,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under trays fitted unable to examine testable items

Pass 11 Jan 2018 52,004 miles

Nearside Front tyre punctured ( flat when presented)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

both front tyres worn on edges

undertrays fitted ...unable to examine some components .

Fail 11 Jan 2018 52,004 miles

Nearside Front tyre punctured ( flat when presented)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

both front tyres worn on edges

undertrays fitted ...unable to examine some components .

Pass 6 Dec 2016 45,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 45,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 38,889 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 32,078 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 32,078 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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GV11 CYZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GV11 CYZ, 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 GV11 CYZ registered?

GV11 CYZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 June 2011.

Is GV11 CYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV11 CYZ shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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