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BK11 AKJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,360 mi
Last recorded17,360 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK11 AKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 14 Nov 2025 17,360 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 17,340 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 17,337 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 17,262 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 16,874 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 16,327 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 15,562 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 14,039 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 11,324 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 8,823 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 7,307 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 6,179 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 6,163 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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BK11 AKJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 BK11 AKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK11 AKJ registered?

BK11 AKJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 March 2011.

Is BK11 AKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK11 AKJ shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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