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GK11 XSB

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

100,804 mi
Last recorded100,804 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK11 XSB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 100,804 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain testable Items

Pass 24 Jul 2025 96,148 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 84,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 84,790 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner track rod arm [drumstick] (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 73,763 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 71,013 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 65,036 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 57,575 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 53,246 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 48,294 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 42,661 miles

Coolant level on minimum.

Engine covers and under trays fitted obstructing view of some components.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Screen wash on minimum.

Pass 2 Nov 2016 36,891 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 36,891 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 10,013 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 7,892 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 XSB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XSB, 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 XSB registered?

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

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