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GL60 FPZ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,681 mi
Last recorded33,681 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL60 FPZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 33,681 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 33,324 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure Light unit broken (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 32,622 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 31,801 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 31,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 29,596 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 25,753 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 25,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 21,908 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 20,745 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 20,512 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 20,510 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly corroded and lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2017 20,217 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2016 19,629 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 19,278 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 18,018 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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GL60 FPZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc 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 GL60 FPZ, 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 GL60 FPZ registered?

GL60 FPZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 February 2011.

Is GL60 FPZ safe to buy?

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