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BK11 WNG

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

79,817 mi
Last recorded79,817 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK11 WNG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 79,817 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f track rod end dust cover slightly perished

Pass 8 Aug 2025 76,675 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 75,866 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 69,801 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not checked due to obstruction

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not checked due to obstruction

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 65,077 miles

Exhaust Flexi deteriorated

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2021 61,114 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shocks leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2021 61,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shocks leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 58,205 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 53,848 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 45,670 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2018 45,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 37,520 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 30,255 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 22,128 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front and rear, Offside front and rear tyres cracking/perishing between treads

Pass 10 Mar 2014 17,857 miles

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

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

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 WNG is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White 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 WNG, 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 WNG registered?

BK11 WNG is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 March 2011.

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