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GL11 FKM

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

103,744 mi
Last recorded103,744 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL11 FKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 103,744 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 101,419 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 99,880 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 97,709 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 91,869 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 79,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 79,598 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2019 59,836 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2018 46,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60r15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 35,586 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 29,543 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2015 24,085 miles

Nearside front tyre tread cut . Not to cords.

Offside front tyre tread starting to crack.

Pass 20 May 2014 17,952 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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 FKM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GL11 FKM, 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 FKM registered?

GL11 FKM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 July 2011.

Is GL11 FKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL11 FKM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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