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BD60 KAU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

64,462 mi
Last recorded64,462 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD60 KAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 64,462 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front head lamp mounts damaged but not insecure

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Nov 2025 64,382 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring insecure spring does not correctly locate at the bottom (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front head lamp mounts damaged but not insecure

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Nov 2024 61,458 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 56,710 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 56,710 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 50,465 miles

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

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre at 3mm bald on inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front track rod end ball joint dust cover slightly cracking

Offside Front tyre at 3mm bald on inner edge

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2022 50,465 miles

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

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

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

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre at 3mm bald on inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front track rod end ball joint dust cover slightly cracking

Offside Front tyre at 3mm bald on inner edge

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2021 44,105 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 44,104 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 34,679 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 29,184 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 26,540 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 23,460 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 20,665 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 17,761 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 17,761 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 14,654 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jan 2015 14,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 11,110 miles

NSF tyre, outer sidewall scrubbed.

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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BD60 KAU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BD60 KAU, 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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BD60 KAU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 January 2011.

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