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BK11 JKJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,373 mi
Last recorded104,373 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 104,373 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 104,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (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))

tracking

Pass 1 Mar 2018 91,510 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 78,138 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 62,697 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 62,697 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres low on edges

front pads low and discs worn

Pass 18 Feb 2015 47,394 miles

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

both front tyres low on edges/tyre pressures

rear wiper blade worn/split

Pass 14 Feb 2014 33,984 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 JKJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 BK11 JKJ, 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 BK11 JKJ registered?

BK11 JKJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 March 2011.

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