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BK11 WME

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

171,862 mi
Last recorded171,862 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK11 WME
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 171,862 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 171,862 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 151,496 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 135,930 miles

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))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 135,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 125,779 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 124,944 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 114,338 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front disk corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2020 104,088 miles

Nearside Front lower arm rear bush deteriorating

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

Offside Front slight play in wheel bearing

Pass 8 Jun 2019 93,145 miles

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

front exhaust Flexi pipe corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2019 93,145 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front exhaust Flexi pipe corroded

Pass 12 May 2018 94,500 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 94,500 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 May 2017 60,258 miles

Front tyre size 185/60x15 Rear tyre size 185/65x15

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

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% door mirror indicator lens damaged/dull (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 May 2016 48,996 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 48,996 miles

Offside Side repeater not working drivers door mirror indicator,broken wires (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 37,781 miles

impact damage on o/s front wing,no sharp edges evident

Fail 14 Apr 2015 37,781 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

impact damage on o/s front wing,no sharp edges evident

Pass 10 Feb 2014 25,373 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 WME is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BK11 WME, 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 WME registered?

BK11 WME is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 March 2011.

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