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GY11 CWL

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,689 mi
Last recorded130,689 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY11 CWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 29 Mar 2018 130,689 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering rack inner joint has play

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Both rear coil springs are corroding

Pass 27 Mar 2017 113,000 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 96,378 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 78,867 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 60,816 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 CWL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CWL, 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 CWL registered?

GY11 CWL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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