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GL60 UNW

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

48,151 mi
Last recorded48,151 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL60 UNW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 48,151 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 46,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 44,953 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 43,189 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 40,894 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 38,347 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 35,983 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 32,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 29,172 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 25,222 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 21,413 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 18,195 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 8 Jan 2015 18,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Jan 2014 14,116 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 UNW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 UNW, 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 UNW registered?

GL60 UNW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 January 2011.

Is GL60 UNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL60 UNW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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