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GY11 AXR

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

82,930 mi
Last recorded82,930 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY11 AXR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2024 82,930 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2024 82,912 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 72,587 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms rear bushes both sides O/S borderline fail (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view sunstrip (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 72,587 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms rear bushes both sides O/S borderline fail (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view sunstrip (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 66,524 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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))

long parking brake lever travel

Fail 2 Apr 2022 66,524 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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))

long parking brake lever travel

Pass 2 Apr 2021 59,931 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 59,519 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 3 Mar 2020 59,519 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 54,596 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 48,742 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 42,278 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 42,278 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2016 35,760 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2016 35,760 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 29,871 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Jun 2014 24,351 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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GY11 AXR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AXR, 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 AXR registered?

GY11 AXR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 July 2011.

Is GY11 AXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY11 AXR shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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