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BK11 ZLX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,300 mi
Last recorded65,300 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK11 ZLX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 65,300 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 62,988 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 60,723 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 59,097 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 57,194 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2019 57,194 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 55,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 55,000 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 45,602 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 33,084 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on outer edges.

Undertray fitted obscuring the view of some items.

Fail 13 Jan 2017 33,084 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on outer edges.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Undertray fitted obscuring the view of some items.

Pass 7 Jan 2016 21,760 miles

under-trays fitted, not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 11 Feb 2015 19,629 miles

tear in n/s/f tyre outer wall cords not exposed

Pass 3 Feb 2014 16,955 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 ZLX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZLX, 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 ZLX registered?

BK11 ZLX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 March 2011.

Is BK11 ZLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK11 ZLX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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