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GY11 CEA

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

42,505 mi
Last recorded42,505 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY11 CEA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 42,505 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear has a nail in it

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 36,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked / perished around inner and outer sidewalls and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished / cracked around inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked / perished around inner and outer sidewalls and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked / perished around inner and outer sidewalls and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 36,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked / perished around inner and outer sidewalls and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished / cracked around inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked / perished around inner and outer sidewalls and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked / perished around inner and outer sidewalls and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 35,792 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S Front. N/S & O/S Rear. All tyres are cracked more so on inside side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2022 34,877 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 33,904 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 33,337 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 32,019 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged both front tyre valve stems are perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 30,197 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 28,442 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 21,931 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 15,082 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 11,268 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 CEA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GY11 CEA, 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 CEA registered?

GY11 CEA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 March 2011.

Is GY11 CEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY11 CEA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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