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GX11 FYS

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

142,490 mi
Last recorded142,490 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX11 FYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 142,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield loosen

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 142,490 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield loosen

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 124,854 miles

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

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 124,854 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder (1.1.3 (d))

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

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 108,982 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 95,158 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 95,158 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 82,020 miles

Front both brake pads low

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

Fail 5 Aug 2021 82,020 miles

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

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

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

Front both brake pads low

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 72,286 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 63,440 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 60,105 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 56,003 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 56,000 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 48,822 miles

long handbrake travel

n/s/r brake binding

Fail 27 Oct 2016 48,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

long handbrake travel

n/s/r brake binding

Pass 4 Nov 2015 41,231 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 41,231 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front disc's thin and corroded

Front pads getting low

Pass 29 Jun 2015 32,546 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 18,419 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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GX11 FYS is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GX11 FYS, 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 GX11 FYS registered?

GX11 FYS is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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