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GL60 OBW

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

107,612 mi
Last recorded107,612 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL60 OBW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 107,612 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 106,393 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 104,539 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 102,565 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 100,201 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 95,850 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 90,410 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 81,043 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil ? (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil ? (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre nail

Fail 6 May 2016 81,043 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil ? (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil ? (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre nail

Pass 27 Apr 2015 73,660 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 64,821 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 OBW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GL60 OBW, 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 OBW registered?

GL60 OBW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 January 2011.

Is GL60 OBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL60 OBW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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