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GY11 CVZ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

118,398 mi
Last recorded118,398 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY11 CVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 118,398 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Offside Rear tyre inner tread edge worn

Fail 23 Mar 2026 118,394 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Offside Rear tyre inner tread edge worn

Pass 11 Mar 2025 114,342 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 110,063 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2024 110,063 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 105,505 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 98,231 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 96,475 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 96,472 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 85,691 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 70,910 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 70,683 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 56,141 miles

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

n/s rear tyre showing signs of deterioration

Pass 8 Mar 2017 40,542 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Mar 2016 26,889 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 17,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 17,787 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 13,000 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 CVZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CVZ, 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 CVZ registered?

GY11 CVZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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