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GY11 CWK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

36,283 mi
Last recorded36,283 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY11 CWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 36,283 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 36,282 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 35,897 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 35,273 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 34,051 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 32,053 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 30,237 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 28,184 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 25,840 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 23,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre has cracks on outer sidewall. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre has cracks on outer sidewall. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 21,167 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 22 Mar 2016 18,459 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 18,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 15,926 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 12,780 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 12,780 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 CWK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CWK, 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 CWK registered?

GY11 CWK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 April 2011.

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