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EK11 GKU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

94,280 mi
Last recorded94,280 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK11 GKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 94,280 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2025 94,232 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 89,580 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2024 89,531 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 83,206 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 73,932 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 67,830 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 62,997 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 62,997 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Excessive corrosion to sill panel. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 59,284 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 59,284 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 46,905 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 46,900 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Body mounting fixings missing crash bar (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 42,524 miles

Both rear tyres have have cracks forming around tread areas

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 42,524 miles

Both rear tyres have have cracks forming around tread areas

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2016 37,952 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 32,159 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 32,159 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 25,620 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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EK11 GKU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EK11 GKU, 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 EK11 GKU registered?

EK11 GKU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 May 2011.

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