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EK11 KFE

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,771 mi
Last recorded97,771 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK11 KFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 97,771 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2026 97,770 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 92,103 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 92,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/40r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 84,921 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 84,921 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 78,372 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 75,073 miles

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2022 69,155 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 69,155 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 63,058 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 63,058 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 59,327 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 55,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 50,062 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 42,783 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 37,320 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 37,320 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 28,777 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 20,720 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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EK11 KFE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EK11 KFE, 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 EK11 KFE registered?

EK11 KFE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 April 2011.

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