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AL11 MKK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,674 mi
Last recorded62,674 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL11 MKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 62,674 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner steering arm ()

Pass 4 Nov 2024 57,953 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 57,953 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 8 Nov 2023 53,814 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 53,812 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexi pipe and back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 47,460 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 47,459 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 44,347 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 44,347 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 41,045 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking in threads (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 41,045 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak leaking oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking in threads (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 31,851 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 25,544 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 22,629 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 20,754 miles

offside front tyre getting low and wearing on the edge

Fail 15 Oct 2016 20,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre getting low and wearing on the edge

Pass 16 Oct 2015 16,858 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 12,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AL11 MKK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AL11 MKK, 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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AL11 MKK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 October 2011.

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