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BD60 KPE

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

106,753 mi
Last recorded106,753 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 106,753 miles

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

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2024 105,055 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2023 102,122 miles

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2022 99,565 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/n/s and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 96,388 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

hand brake lever travel excessive

Fail 1 Dec 2021 96,287 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

hand brake lever travel excessive

Pass 11 Dec 2020 94,366 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 94,366 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 93,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall and worn from inner shoulder/unable to feel or see cords yet. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake just met the legal requirement.

Fail 25 Nov 2019 93,455 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall and worn from inner shoulder/unable to feel or see cords yet. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

parking brake just met the legal requirement.

Pass 24 Nov 2018 89,506 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2018 89,506 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 82,024 miles

Nearside Rear wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 70,019 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2016 70,019 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215 45 16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 55,945 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 42,540 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Dec 2014 42,540 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Dec 2013 26,785 miles

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 KPE 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 KPE, 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 KPE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 January 2011.

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