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GY11 SOU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,021 mi
Last recorded133,021 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY11 SOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 133,021 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 118,928 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 109,202 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 103,377 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 98,320 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 93,801 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 83,705 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 83,705 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 73,053 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 63,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner side wall damaged (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 51,179 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

No emissions printout (too clean)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 51,179 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

No emissions printout (too clean)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 38,931 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 28,525 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 SOU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SOU, 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 SOU registered?

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

Is GY11 SOU safe to buy?

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