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GY11 AWZ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,008 mi
Last recorded73,008 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY11 AWZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 73,008 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust silencer outer skin peeling

Fail 1 Dec 2025 73,008 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

exhaust silencer outer skin peeling

Pass 30 Oct 2024 67,248 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 67,247 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust clamp corroded and insecure (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 62,248 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 57,514 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 52,551 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 52,551 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 45,935 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 45,935 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 38,975 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 38,975 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 32,534 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre cracking on tread ()

Fail 4 Oct 2018 32,530 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre cracking on tread ()

Pass 11 Oct 2017 26,038 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 25,392 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 23,309 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 21,799 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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GY11 AWZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GY11 AWZ, 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 GY11 AWZ registered?

GY11 AWZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 June 2011.

Is GY11 AWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY11 AWZ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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