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BK11 YZL

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

70,117 mi
Last recorded70,117 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK11 YZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 70,117 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 63,411 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 57,095 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 57,004 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill close to left front seat mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill close to right hand front seat mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 50,852 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 46,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 40,184 miles

exhaust mesh deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2019 34,631 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 34,631 miles

Windscreen washer not working no fluid at start of test (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 28,753 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Oct 2017 26,750 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 26,750 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 22,887 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 22,210 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 21,153 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 20,268 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 YZL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YZL, 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 YZL registered?

BK11 YZL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 March 2011.

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The MOT history for BK11 YZL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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