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GY11 SNK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

112,145 mi
Last recorded112,145 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY11 SNK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 112,145 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 112,143 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2025 101,160 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower sill holed but not structural

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

Fail 21 Feb 2025 101,158 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount knocking (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount knocking (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread distorting inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/45/16 v90 cords exposed inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower sill holed but not structural

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 94,164 miles

Front flexi pipe deteriorating

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 94,164 miles

Front flexi pipe deteriorating

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 88,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall. Tyre wearing unevenly (stepping) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn on inside

Fail 23 Jan 2023 88,998 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested due to dipped beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall. Tyre wearing unevenly (stepping) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn on inside

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 76,866 miles

Screw in offside front tyre

T.P.M.S light illuminated

Fail 22 Jan 2022 76,866 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Screw in offside front tyre

T.P.M.S light illuminated

Pass 14 Jan 2021 70,975 miles

Both windscreen wiper blades smearing

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing on outer sidewall and screw in tread

T.P.M.S light on

outer sidewall damage on nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2019 66,414 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre sarting to go mishspen on inner shoulder

Pass 25 Jul 2018 63,462 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 63,458 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2017 53,646 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 41,887 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 31,385 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 21,065 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 21,063 miles

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

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 SNK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SNK, 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 SNK registered?

GY11 SNK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 April 2011.

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