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GL11 KWO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,764 mi
Last recorded87,764 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL11 KWO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 87,764 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 72,083 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2025 72,083 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 52,555 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 41,711 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 40,427 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 37,245 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 36,578 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 36,369 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 29,878 miles

Offside Rear Tyre perishing.

Pass 12 Apr 2016 22,547 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 22,547 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 14,841 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 10,077 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 KWO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KWO, 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 KWO registered?

GL11 KWO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 June 2011.

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