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GY11 FKW

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

99,485 mi
Last recorded99,485 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY11 FKW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 99,485 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 85,466 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 85,466 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 80,827 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front day running light not working

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS warning on

Fail 2 Nov 2023 80,826 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front day running light not working

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS warning on

Pass 1 Nov 2022 76,355 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 73,485 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 73,485 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 72,096 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 72,085 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 69,101 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner and outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 68,992 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner and outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.0 mm 185/60 x 15 84 h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 59,715 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 59,715 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 52,265 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 52,265 miles

Central Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 45,609 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 39,054 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 33,970 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 32,843 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 2 Apr 2014 32,843 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 FKW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FKW, 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 FKW registered?

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

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