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B8 LYK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,670 mi
Last recorded60,670 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 LYK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 31 Jan 2026 60,670 miles

Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light covered with tape (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damaged replace tyre ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 55,409 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 50,018 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 45,432 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 41,166 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 35,809 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 31,583 miles

front tyres low edges and slight perishing

rear tyres slight perishing

Pass 16 Mar 2019 25,520 miles

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 17 Mar 2018 20,955 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 18,066 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 14,518 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 9,777 miles

nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge.

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge.

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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B8 LYK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B8 LYK, 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 B8 LYK registered?

B8 LYK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is B8 LYK safe to buy?

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