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GY11 AXB

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

70,947 mi
Last recorded70,947 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY11 AXB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 70,947 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

nearside indicator warning light not working

Pass 18 Jun 2025 65,348 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 65,348 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 59,857 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 57,782 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2023 57,765 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 54,390 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 53,220 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 53,220 miles

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 51,599 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 51,599 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 49,604 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 47,892 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 46,647 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 44,540 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 44,540 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 40,918 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 36,388 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 36,388 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 AXB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AXB, 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 AXB registered?

GY11 AXB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 April 2011.

Is GY11 AXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY11 AXB shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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