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B28 KLW

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,055 mi
Last recorded112,055 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB28 KLW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2026 112,055 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 103,184 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake has travel

Fail 30 Aug 2025 103,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake has travel

Pass 19 Aug 2023 95,774 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Rear coil springs are corroding

Fail 19 Jul 2023 95,730 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached fixing due to axle beam rotten (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle deformed and unserviceable due to corroded x rotten / around spring mount x shock fixing (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

engine x under covers fitted / slight weep on n/s/f inner cv boot / corrosion on coil springs / mist on o/s/r shock / damp around fuel filter [no leaks found on test]

Pass 13 Jul 2022 83,915 miles

under tray loose

Pass 22 Jul 2021 71,407 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 71,402 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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 23 Jun 2020 59,044 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 50,595 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 42,584 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 37,616 miles

E.M.Light on

Front number plate deteriorated

Fail 28 Jul 2017 37,616 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

E.M.Light on

Pass 19 Nov 2016 33,597 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 26,019 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 18,027 miles

emissions too clean to record a result.

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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B28 KLW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B28 KLW, 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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B28 KLW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 November 2011.

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