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GV11 GKY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

38,799 mi
Last recorded38,799 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV11 GKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 38,799 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all 4 tyres showing signs of cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 37,961 miles

All four tyres cracked/perished between tread.

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 36,859 miles

Offside offside repeater/cover slightly damaged.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracked/perished between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 36,857 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside offside repeater/cover slightly damaged.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracked/perished between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 35,336 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres on vehicle are slightly perished and cracked between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 35,366 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split in centre (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres on vehicle are slightly perished and cracked between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2022 33,534 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 31,902 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 30,049 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 27,446 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 26 May 2018 24,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 21,305 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 17,920 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 13,746 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 9,777 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 GKY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GV11 GKY, 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 GKY registered?

GV11 GKY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 June 2011.

Is GV11 GKY safe to buy?

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