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GV11 OYP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,560 mi
Last recorded83,560 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV11 OYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 83,560 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2026 82,664 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly flashing , level ok (1.1.10 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking , cracking in tread also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 76,928 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres wearing inner/outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2024 76,928 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres wearing inner/outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 66,465 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 61,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 59,321 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 59,321 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 54,641 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 54,641 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 52,136 miles

Front Tyres are wearing on the edges 185/60R15

Pass 3 Jan 2017 47,743 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 41,142 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 37,726 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 28 May 2015 37,726 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 5 Jun 2014 29,260 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 OYP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OYP, 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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GV11 OYP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 July 2011.

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