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GY11 VBT

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,649 mi
Last recorded97,649 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY11 VBT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 97,649 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 93,915 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 93,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 90,121 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 89,704 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 82,277 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly damaged The modified air filter housing is not secured and is chafing against the brake pipe at the ABS control module assemble (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights set back to zero because aim too low for test ()

Fail 24 Oct 2022 82,277 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly damaged The modified air filter housing is not secured and is chafing against the brake pipe at the ABS control module assemble (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights set back to zero because aim too low for test ()

Pass 19 Oct 2021 75,567 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 75,567 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread 185/60R1584H (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 70,290 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 66,756 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 60,158 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 53,136 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 48,477 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 42,632 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Apr 2014 33,087 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 VBT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VBT, 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 VBT registered?

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

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