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GK11 XOR

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

101,412 mi
Last recorded101,412 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK11 XOR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 101,412 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 97,320 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 92,653 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 89,408 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 86,094 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 83,137 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 81,508 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 75,561 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 69,566 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Feb 2018 69,509 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Feb 2017 59,377 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2017 59,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 48,948 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 48,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 40,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wet test

Pass 22 Feb 2014 28,934 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XOR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,598cc 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 GK11 XOR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK11 XOR registered?

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

Is GK11 XOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK11 XOR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GK11 XOR have outstanding finance?

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