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2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

30,459 mi
Last recorded30,459 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK11 NUM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 30,459 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2026 30,459 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 27,208 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 26,462 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake slight travel

Pass 18 Jan 2023 26,039 miles

Parking brake slight travel

fuel cap (seal) slightly deteriorating

Pass 20 Jan 2022 25,180 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flex mesh slightly damage

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 18 Jan 2021 24,799 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 24,100 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 22,355 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 20,427 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 18,248 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 16,852 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 15,593 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 12,806 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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GK11 NUM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc 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 GK11 NUM, 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 GK11 NUM registered?

GK11 NUM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is GK11 NUM safe to buy?

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