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GK11 YDA

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

63,438 mi
Last recorded63,438 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK11 YDA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 63,438 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 62,444 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 61,604 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 59,628 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 58,091 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 55,283 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 54,051 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 51,741 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 50,050 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 48,267 miles

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

Front both sides lamps deferent colours

Fail 2 Mar 2017 48,267 miles

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

Front both sides lamps deferent colours

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 45,379 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 45,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 40,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 36,000 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 36,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 YDA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol 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 YDA, 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 YDA registered?

GK11 YDA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 March 2011.

Is GK11 YDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK11 YDA 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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