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GL11 EXK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,178 mi
Last recorded46,178 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL11 EXK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 46,178 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 45,490 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 44,701 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 44,006 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 44,006 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 42,082 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 40,385 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 38,412 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 35,355 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 35,355 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 32,049 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 28,856 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 24,835 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre has slightly cracked on the tread wall

oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2015 24,835 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre has slightly cracked on the tread wall

oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2014 14,105 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 27 Jun 2014 14,105 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GL11 EXK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue 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 GL11 EXK, 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 GL11 EXK registered?

GL11 EXK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 July 2011.

Is GL11 EXK safe to buy?

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