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GK11 ZZB

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

61,215 mi
Last recorded61,215 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK11 ZZB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 61,215 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 50,111 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 49,822 miles

Advise front b/discs rusted and pitted

Advise front b/pads 50% worn

Advise front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 27 Mar 2023 47,585 miles

Advise front b/pads 50% worn

Advise slight inner edge wear to front tyres

Pass 25 Mar 2022 45,957 miles

Advise front b/pads 50% worn

Advise n/s/f tyre outer wall scuffed

Fail 25 Mar 2022 45,957 miles

Advise front b/pads 50% worn

Advise n/s/f tyre outer wall scuffed

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 42,318 miles

Advise front b/pads 50% worn

Advise n/s/f tyre has cuts to outer wall (chalk marked ) and wearing inner and outer edges

Advise n/s/r tyre has nail in outer tread edge

Pass 19 Mar 2020 41,051 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 37,649 miles

Advise rear tyres cracking in outer tyre wall

Pass 16 Mar 2018 32,972 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE CRACKED AND PERISHED.

Fail 16 Mar 2018 32,972 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE CRACKED AND PERISHED.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 30,302 miles

Advise both rear tyres cracking in treads and tyre walls

Fail 21 Mar 2017 30,302 miles

Advise both rear tyres cracking in treads and tyre walls

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 28,758 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 27,432 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 25,600 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 25,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 ZZB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZZB, 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 ZZB registered?

GK11 ZZB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 March 2011.

Is GK11 ZZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK11 ZZB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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