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GV11 NBY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,956 mi
Last recorded97,956 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV11 NBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2023 97,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both front top mounts worn

Coil light flashing

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 94,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge and perishing

Pass 3 Nov 2021 90,356 miles

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

Offside Front tyre is perishing in tread

Pass 26 Oct 2020 86,699 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 81,852 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 78,722 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 24 Jul 2018 78,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Jun 2017 68,712 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 65,440 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 56,952 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 NBY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NBY, 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 NBY registered?

GV11 NBY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 July 2011.

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