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BT60 KZN

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,230 mi
Last recorded104,230 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT60 KZN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 104,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 104,230 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 98,877 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 94,045 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 87,552 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 87,552 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 86,168 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener and phone holder. ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc slightly lipped/Worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn low. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop deteriorating.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc slightly lipped/Worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn low. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop deteriorating.

Pass 8 Jan 2020 82,309 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both rear suspension bump stops perishing

Pass 11 Jan 2019 72,636 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 59,552 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 59,552 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 47,253 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 39,226 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 30,518 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 21,016 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 21,016 miles

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

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

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

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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BT60 KZN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BT60 KZN, 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 BT60 KZN registered?

BT60 KZN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 January 2011.

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