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GL11 KWK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

66,860 mi
Last recorded66,860 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 66,860 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 63,936 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shock absorbers weeping oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 63,933 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking from front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shock absorbers weeping oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 May 2024 60,063 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 56,787 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Jun 2022 53,191 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

nearside front outer sill corroded. non prescribed area

Pass 23 Jun 2021 50,077 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 48,149 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 48,144 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 44,509 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 39,969 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 35,542 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 31,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is perishing

Pass 7 May 2015 26,500 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 19,670 miles

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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GL11 KWK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KWK, 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 KWK registered?

GL11 KWK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 June 2011.

Is GL11 KWK safe to buy?

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