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CK11 GVM

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

89,055 mi
Last recorded89,055 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK11 GVM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 89,055 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 84,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

handbrake travel

Fail 11 Sep 2025 84,557 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe and flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

handbrake travel

Pass 9 Sep 2024 76,657 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 68,817 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 65,202 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection.

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2-3 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2-3 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 59,208 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 52,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Back box/rear exhaust section corroded not resulting in an exhaust leak

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 48,462 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 43,685 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 43,685 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2017 30,876 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 30,876 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 21,303 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 15,667 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 8,550 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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CK11 GVM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,199cc diesel 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 CK11 GVM, 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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CK11 GVM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 April 2011.

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