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BK11 ZMU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,208 mi
Last recorded83,208 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK11 ZMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 83,208 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 72,929 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 72,929 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 65,968 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Under 2 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 59,235 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources N\W (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 59,204 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources N\W (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 53,625 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil OS+NS (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 46,980 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 40,633 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2020 40,633 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 34,801 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2019 34,801 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 25,021 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 24,104 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 19,273 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 18,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 18,437 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 15,036 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 ZMU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZMU, 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 ZMU registered?

BK11 ZMU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 June 2011.

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