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GV60 LNC

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,676 mi
Last recorded135,676 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV60 LNC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 135,676 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 123,678 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Feb 2025 123,678 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 113,735 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 102,314 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 95,536 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 6 Oct 2020 90,593 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 90,569 miles

Offside Side repeater not working in door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 83,501 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 73,879 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 73,652 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail top mount bearing seized (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2017 64,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 57,244 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 57,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 48,595 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 47,604 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2014 33,372 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2014 33,372 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GV60 LNC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GV60 LNC, 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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GV60 LNC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 January 2011.

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