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BK11 ZNC

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,097 mi
Last recorded96,097 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK11 ZNC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 96,097 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 92,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2024 92,318 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2023 91,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

exhaust sleeve clamp broken

Fail 20 Oct 2023 91,297 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

exhaust sleeve clamp broken

Pass 27 Oct 2022 88,314 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 86,050 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 86,050 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both rear disc's corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 83,561 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 72,979 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 72,977 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 64,455 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres stepped

Pass 19 Apr 2017 56,262 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front tyres showing signs of perishing [cracking]

n/s/r tyre wearing out of shape on inside edge

Pass 26 Apr 2016 47,599 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 44,020 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 44,020 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 39,739 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 32,308 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 32,308 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 ZNC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZNC, 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 ZNC registered?

BK11 ZNC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 March 2011.

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