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GL60 VLA

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

49,916 mi
Last recorded49,916 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 49,916 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 49,056 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 47,546 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 46,243 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 45,911 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 43,818 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 41,802 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 39,613 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 39,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 29,617 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 29,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 19,503 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 10,515 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 VLA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VLA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GL60 VLA?

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What year was GL60 VLA registered?

GL60 VLA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 February 2011.

Is GL60 VLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL60 VLA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GL60 VLA have outstanding finance?

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