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GL11 KRO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

87,939 mi
Last recorded87,939 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL11 KRO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 87,939 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 81,451 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 74,732 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 68,851 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 64,735 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 59,557 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 50,109 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 38,627 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 36,850 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 36,850 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

Pass 2 Aug 2017 34,528 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Jul 2016 29,605 miles

185 60 15 84 t

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 24,041 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 19,781 miles

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 KRO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 KRO, 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 KRO registered?

GL11 KRO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 August 2011.

Is GL11 KRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL11 KRO shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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