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GL60 NNK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,754 mi
Last recorded62,754 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL60 NNK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 62,754 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

body damage down both sides of the vehicle

Fail 10 Aug 2026 62,749 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside main beam to low

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

body damage down both sides of the vehicle

Pass 19 Aug 2025 56,668 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 56,662 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective BADLY CRACKED (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 47,183 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 47,175 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 39,856 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 39,851 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 31,467 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 29,583 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 21,768 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 17,999 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 17,112 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside front brake disc slightly pitted

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 53% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 16,571 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear tyre perished

Parking brake efficiency 16%

Pass 28 Jan 2017 15,615 miles

Front brake discs slightly pitted

Offside rear tyre perished

Parking brake efficiency 17%

Pass 26 Jan 2016 14,718 miles

Parking brake efficiency 17%

Service brake efficiency 51%

Pass 20 Jan 2015 13,481 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 12,385 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre outer sidewall scuffed

rear wiper blade torn

slight play in front strut top assemblies

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 NNK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NNK, 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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GL60 NNK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 February 2011.

Is GL60 NNK safe to buy?

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