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BK11 MMV

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

77,196 mi
Last recorded77,196 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 77,196 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 76,334 miles

BODYWORK DAMAGE

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 APPROX (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 29 May 2024 71,878 miles

MINOR ACCIDENT DAMAGE FRONT BUMPER OFFSIDE FRONT DOOR

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER CASING INSECURE

Pass 19 Jun 2023 69,732 miles

Front bumper damaged

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

Offside Front door damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2022 66,314 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 61,497 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 61,497 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 56,363 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 51,156 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 44,091 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear seat belt stalk shroud damaged

Pass 19 Jun 2017 40,081 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 40,081 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 33,407 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 28,119 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

offside front tyre sidewall cut but cords not exposed

Pass 25 Jun 2014 22,845 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

small cut in o/s/f tyre outer sidewall , no cords showing

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 MMV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MMV, 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 MMV registered?

BK11 MMV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 June 2011.

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