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GY11 UTF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,585 mi
Last recorded101,585 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY11 UTF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 101,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp bracket broken

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 100,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp bracket broken

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 96,958 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp brackets broken

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 93,877 miles

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))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 90,560 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 87,040 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 84,247 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 84,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Apr 2019 80,639 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 73,762 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil strong advise (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 73,762 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil strong advise (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 May 2017 63,202 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 63,202 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 53,299 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil strong advise (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 43,055 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 43,055 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 32,789 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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 UTF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,390cc 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 UTF, 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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GY11 UTF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 May 2011.

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