VOLKSWAGEN POLO GY11AYB has 18 MOTs

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This 2011 VOLKSWAGEN POLO has Passed 13 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2014

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 173,074 miles 10 months ago on Tuesday 8th July 2025 at 10:20.

The current MOT will expire in 2 months on Friday 17th July 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 9 months on Monday 1st February 2027.

GY11AYB MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED17TH JULY 2026173,074 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Upper Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Macpherson Strut Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Upper Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Nail In Tyre
PASSED18TH JULY 202417TH JULY 2025160,989 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Steering Is Slightly Heavy
FAILED18TH JULY 2024160,980 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Tyre Not Fitted In Accordance With Side Wall Instructions (5.2.3 (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Steering Is Slightly Heavy
PASSED12TH JULY 202316TH JULY 2024153,536 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Check The Tracking Front
PASSED7TH JULY 202216TH JULY 2023133,677 MI
FAILED6TH JULY 2022133,659 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Likely To Be Affected By An Exhaust Leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED6TH JULY 202116TH JULY 202298,777 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Headlamp Aim On Lower Limit.
FAILED6TH JULY 202198,777 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  5. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Headlamp Aim On Lower Limit.
PASSED2ND JULY 202016TH JULY 202180,728 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Outer Sill Damaged
  2. ADVISORY - Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect Both - Damp (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED2ND JULY 202080,725 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Outer Sill Damaged
  3. ADVISORY - Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect Both - Damp (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED17TH JULY 201916TH JULY 202062,627 MI
PASSED7TH JANUARY 20196TH JANUARY 202060,101 MI
FAILED7TH JANUARY 201960,101 MI
 
  1. PRS - Fuel Cap/sealing Device Ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED18TH DECEMBER 201717TH DECEMBER 201849,021 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED20TH JANUARY 201719TH JANUARY 201838,226 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Obligatory Mirror Damaged, But Not Seriously Affecting The Rear View (8.1.2a)
PASSED16TH JANUARY 201618TH JANUARY 201725,706 MI
PASSED19TH JANUARY 201518TH JANUARY 201617,664 MI
PASSED10TH MARCH 201431ST MARCH 201515,743 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. USER ENTERED - Rear Wiper Blade Split
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

GY11AYB Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 72% | MOT Failure Rate: 28%

GY11AYB MOT Comments

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GY11AYB Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 173,074 miles | Average yearly mileage: 12,362 miles

GY11AYB FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration GY11AYB was manufactured on Thursday 31st March 2011 so it is currently 15 years old. Its colour is Red and it has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 173,074 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 12,362 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 18 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Polo beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2014. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means GY11AYB has a 72% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 33 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 8 Major, 2 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Polo is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 9 months on Monday 1st February 2027 .

Does GY11AYB have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 5th May 2026 GY11AYB does have an active MOT. Read more

Is GY11AYB Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 5th May 2026 GY11AYB does have Tax. Read more

When does GY11AYB Tax expire?

The current Tax for GY11AYB will expire in 9 months on Monday 1st February 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does GY11AYB MOT expire?

The current MOT for GY11AYB will expire in 2 months on Friday 17th July 2026. Read more

When did GY11AYB have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for GY11AYB was on Tuesday 8th July 2025 at 10:20. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has GY11AYB Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 18 MOTs on record for GY11AYB we can see 13 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has GY11AYB Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 18 MOTs on record for GY11AYB we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 72% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is GY11AYB?

GY11AYB is registered as a 2011 Volkswagen Polo. Read more

How many miles has GY11AYB done?

The odometer reading for GY11AYB at the last MOT in July 2025 was 173,074 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 12,362 miles per year. Read more

How old is GY11AYB?

The vehicle GY11AYB was manufactured in 2011 so it is currently 15 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 31st March 2011. Read more

What colour is GY11AYB?

The official colour of GY11AYB is recorded as Red. Read more

What engine does GY11AYB have?

GY11AYB has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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