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GY11 ZYL

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

76,062 mi
Last recorded76,062 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 76,062 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 67,292 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 66,628 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 65,102 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 65,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2022 63,442 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroding.

Pass 28 May 2021 62,057 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 60,680 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 56,029 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

offside rear tyre on 1,6mm on inner edge and wearing uneven on inner edge

plastic covers fitted at time of test

Pass 9 May 2018 43,439 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 33,660 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 29,015 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 23,941 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 18,199 miles

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 ZYL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 ZYL, 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 ZYL registered?

GY11 ZYL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 June 2011.

Is GY11 ZYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY11 ZYL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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