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GK11 XST

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

137,737 mi
Last recorded137,737 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK11 XST
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 137,737 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2025 130,619 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 123,707 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 118,137 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 111,305 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 102,521 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 90,901 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 79,576 miles

Front Exhaust front flexi joint worn, but not blowing

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

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

Nearside Rear Lamp lens cracked

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

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

Offside Front Upper Top anti roll bar link dust cover perishing

Fail 7 Mar 2019 79,576 miles

Front Exhaust front flexi joint worn, but not blowing

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

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

Nearside Rear Lamp lens cracked

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

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

Offside Front Upper Top anti roll bar link dust cover perishing

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both number plate bulbs in-op (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 72,793 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 63,012 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 52,081 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 41,050 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 30,555 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 XST is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver 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 XST, 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 XST registered?

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

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The MOT history for GK11 XST shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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