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GK11 XOZ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

122,673 mi
Last recorded122,673 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK11 XOZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 122,673 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 115,391 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 107,558 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 94,916 miles

Offside Front inner rack arm slight play

Pass 28 Jan 2022 90,565 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 90,039 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged Nearside and offside front outer side walls damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside and offside close to excessive (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 89,685 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

offside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall

Pass 21 Feb 2019 84,128 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 75,114 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

cracks in both rear tyres.

Fail 12 Feb 2018 75,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

cracks in both rear tyres.

Pass 10 Mar 2017 67,556 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 67,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 52,164 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 52,163 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 43,857 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 35,112 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 XOZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey 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 GK11 XOZ, 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 XOZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for GK11 XOZ 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.

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