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GY11 TKZ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

47,434 mi
Last recorded47,434 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY11 TKZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 47,434 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer casing damaged but still functions as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 47,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer casing damaged but still functions as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 46,891 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides, nearside oozing grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fuel cap seal cracking

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

Nearside Rear Monitor N/S/R registration plate lamp

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 46,891 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides, nearside oozing grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fuel cap seal cracking

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

Nearside Rear Monitor N/S/R registration plate lamp

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

Windscreen washer not working Washer fluid topped up (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 46,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Oozing grease from cracks but still preventing ingress of dirt. And O/S/F track rod end ball joint dust cover cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 45,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged belt buckle casing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt slowly retracts / STRONG ADVICE

Pass 10 Mar 2022 44,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged belt buckle casing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt slowly retracts

Pass 22 Mar 2021 43,770 miles

fuel cap sealing device slightly cracked

Fail 19 Mar 2021 43,579 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

fuel cap sealing device slightly cracked

Pass 5 Mar 2020 43,031 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 42,140 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 40,920 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 40,037 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 38,577 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt latch missing cover function ok

all tyres showing signs of age fine dry rubber cracks (perishing)

front tyres wearing more on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2015 31,559 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres show signs of perishing in tread

Pass 18 Mar 2014 23,392 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 TKZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red 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 TKZ, 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 TKZ registered?

GY11 TKZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 May 2011.

Is GY11 TKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY11 TKZ 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.

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