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GU11 XDK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

114,168 mi
Last recorded114,168 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU11 XDK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 114,168 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2026 114,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 108,993 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 101,172 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 101,155 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2023 96,064 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 85,711 miles

Hand brake travel long

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 74,646 miles

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

Nearside headlamp mounting damaged

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 72,196 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 68,163 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear tyre sidewalls deteriating

Pass 29 Mar 2018 66,152 miles

Nearside front and offside front shock absorbers damp

Rear tyres worn unevanly

Fail 29 Mar 2018 66,152 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside front and offside front shock absorbers damp

Rear tyres worn unevanly

Pass 31 Mar 2017 63,708 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)

Rear tyres wearing unevanly

Pass 1 Apr 2016 57,978 miles

Nearside front shock absorber damp

Small damage to windscreen

Pass 2 Apr 2015 48,235 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 37,826 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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GU11 XDK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GU11 XDK, 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 GU11 XDK registered?

GU11 XDK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is GU11 XDK safe to buy?

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