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GY11 SZU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,994 mi
Last recorded84,994 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 84,994 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

front of ns outer sill weak

Fail 8 Apr 2026 84,994 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front of ns outer sill weak

Pass 10 Apr 2025 79,562 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Oct 2024 76,408 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 71,173 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 67,446 miles

Brake pedal slightly spongy but not to the extent of reaching floor

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 63,673 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 63,673 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 61,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner and outer edges.on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 55,411 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat buckle damaged but not affecting use

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Apr 2019 55,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/70/14 84T (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger seat buckle damaged but not affecting use

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 48,996 miles

N/S/R tyre starting to deteriorate on tread and outer side wall. 175/70/r14-84t

Unable to see brakes.

Pass 18 Apr 2017 42,478 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt lock cover missing

Fail 13 Apr 2017 42,462 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt lock cover missing

Pass 18 Apr 2016 39,625 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 35,856 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 29,374 miles

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 SZU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SZU, 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 SZU registered?

GY11 SZU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 May 2011.

Is GY11 SZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY11 SZU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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