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BN11 XKC

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,919 mi
Last recorded122,919 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN11 XKC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 122,919 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 115,530 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 105,912 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 94,692 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 94,692 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2022 86,321 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 80,372 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 78,856 miles

advise(all tyres treads cracking)

advise(front discs wearing & lipped)

advise(rear silencer outer skin corroded & perished)

Fail 19 Feb 2020 78,838 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise(all tyres treads cracking)

advise(front discs wearing & lipped)

advise(rear silencer outer skin corroded & perished)

Pass 13 Feb 2019 74,541 miles

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 74,541 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 69,464 miles

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)

Rear Both tyres cracking between tread

Fail 27 Feb 2018 69,464 miles

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)

Rear Both tyres cracking between tread

Rear Hand operated control valve control cannot be moved over its full travel (3.2.1c)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 61,686 miles

both front shock's slight oil at

Fail 13 Feb 2017 61,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front shock's slight oil at

Pass 22 Feb 2016 51,667 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 51,667 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 35,935 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 22,353 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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BN11 XKC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc 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 BN11 XKC, 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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BN11 XKC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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