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GK11 XOP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

126,560 mi
Last recorded126,560 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK11 XOP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 126,560 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2026 122,537 miles

Nearside Front Indicator tell-tale inoperative not illuminating in cluster (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative not illuminating in cluster (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer sill damaged

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 113,252 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 113,252 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 103,714 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Feb 2023 94,838 miles

Handbrake travel is becoming long

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 94,838 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Handbrake travel is becoming long

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 86,569 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

parking brake travel long

Pass 20 Feb 2021 83,757 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 79,759 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 71,174 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 5 Feb 2018 61,191 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 51,128 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake slightly tight

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

high level brake light not working

Pass 18 Jan 2016 43,147 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has an ail in tread

Offside Rear brake slightly tight

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 3 Feb 2015 34,867 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 26,973 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 XOP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XOP, 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 XOP registered?

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

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