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GK11 ZXY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,324 mi
Last recorded72,324 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK11 ZXY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 72,324 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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))

Fail 15 Nov 2025 72,139 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering component deformed Inner rack joint bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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 30 Oct 2024 64,092 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))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one of two (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 64,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one of two (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 57,075 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 50,990 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 46,081 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 40,169 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 35,032 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 31,307 miles

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Fail 28 Mar 2018 31,307 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 25 Mar 2017 27,593 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 27,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 20,140 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 17,134 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 12,625 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 ZXY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZXY, 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 ZXY registered?

GK11 ZXY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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