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EN11 KVY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

50,348 mi
Last recorded50,348 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN11 KVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 50,348 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 44,348 miles

Front suspension components corroded (not considered excessive)

Rear suspension components corroded (not considered excessive)

Fail 3 Jun 2025 44,348 miles

Front suspension components corroded (not considered excessive)

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroded (not considered excessive)

Pass 31 Oct 2019 41,951 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 41,950 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 35,162 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front bumper has a crack

Fail 11 Jul 2018 35,162 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front bumper has a crack

Fail 21 Mar 2018 35,158 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 25,727 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 25,727 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 19,424 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 19,424 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 16,717 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 16,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 14,937 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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EN11 KVY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 EN11 KVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EN11 KVY registered?

EN11 KVY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 June 2011.

Is EN11 KVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN11 KVY shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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