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GY11 OXH

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

70,115 mi
Last recorded70,115 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY11 OXH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 70,115 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 61,357 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 56,017 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 55,080 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 52,178 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 50,016 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 45,513 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 45,513 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 34,281 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracks on both side wall tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 31,185 miles

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Fail 1 Feb 2018 31,185 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 27,427 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 23,778 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 21,783 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 20,522 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 20,522 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 OXH is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc 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 OXH, 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 OXH registered?

GY11 OXH is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 April 2011.

Is GY11 OXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY11 OXH shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GY11 OXH have outstanding finance?

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