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BX11 NKJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

133,689 mi
Last recorded133,689 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX11 NKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 133,689 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 133,686 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 121,798 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

engine oil level on minimum

Pass 4 Oct 2022 110,589 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 102,287 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 102,277 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint slight blow / rear exhaust box slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 96,854 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 88,482 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 29 Mar 2018 80,495 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 73,533 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 73,518 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 60,698 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front shock absorbers (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 50,198 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 37,383 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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BX11 NKJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BX11 NKJ, 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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BX11 NKJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 April 2011.

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