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GY11 FKN

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,346 mi
Last recorded104,346 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY11 FKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 104,346 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 98,665 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Nov 2023 88,500 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 83,294 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 75,403 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 73,022 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 72,992 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 70,767 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 67,694 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 61,456 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 61,456 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 58,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Fail 28 Mar 2017 58,609 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Pass 22 Mar 2016 54,157 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 47,635 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 43,350 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 43,350 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 FKN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FKN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY11 FKN registered?

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

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The MOT history for GY11 FKN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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