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GV11 KZA

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

41,951 mi
Last recorded41,951 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV11 KZA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 41,951 miles

TPMS lamp on

Fail 14 Jul 2026 41,942 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

TPMS lamp on

Pass 31 Jul 2025 40,859 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 40,077 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

tpms light on dash indicating low pressure

Pass 12 Jul 2023 39,459 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 38,803 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 37,407 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 11 Aug 2020 36,419 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 35,396 miles

Coolant leak Possible water pump

Pass 5 May 2018 30,620 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 30,620 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 May 2017 27,792 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 27,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2016 22,579 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 22,579 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2015 18,569 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 15,979 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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GV11 KZA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GV11 KZA, 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

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What year was GV11 KZA registered?

GV11 KZA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 July 2011.

Is GV11 KZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV11 KZA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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