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BK60 WNG

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

116,009 mi
Last recorded116,009 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK60 WNG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 116,009 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 112,450 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 112,450 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2024 110,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn/Wearing On Inside Edge, Cords Almost Exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn/Wearing On Inside Edge, Cords Almost Exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 110,731 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn/Wearing On Inside Edge, Cords Almost Exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn/Wearing On Inside Edge, Cords Almost Exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 107,332 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 107,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 101,221 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 101,220 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 95,516 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 95,516 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 86,263 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 86,263 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 78,527 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 78,527 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 72,874 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 68,953 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 62,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Dec 2016 62,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 52,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel slightly binding

Rear both shocker bump stops worn

windscreen scratched from previously worn wipers

Fail 7 Jan 2016 52,410 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel slightly binding

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear both shocker bump stops worn

windscreen scratched from previously worn wipers

Pass 8 Jan 2015 42,445 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 32,048 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 32,048 miles

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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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BK60 WNG is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 BK60 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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BK60 WNG is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 January 2011.

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