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GY11 HHC

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

100,288 mi
Last recorded100,288 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY11 HHC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 100,288 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both repairs covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2025 100,062 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 94,387 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2024 94,383 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 88,697 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 88,574 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill Holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill Holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 83,925 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2021 78,994 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 74,519 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 72,244 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 63,002 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 63,002 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 54,750 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 54,622 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 45,471 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 45,471 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 39,012 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 39,012 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and inner shoulder worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. and offside front (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 31,753 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 25,237 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 25,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 HHC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol 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 HHC, 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 HHC registered?

GY11 HHC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 April 2011.

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