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F24 KJT

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,599 mi
Last recorded101,599 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF24 KJT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 101,599 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 98,855 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 89,896 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 88,788 miles

Coolant leak coolant bottle damaged ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front bumper and wing damage

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inner outer and treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 88,788 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak coolant bottle damaged ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front bumper and wing damage

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inner outer and treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 77,632 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nsr tyre cracking

Fail 1 Sep 2021 77,394 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nsr tyre cracking

Pass 1 Sep 2020 71,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidwall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front flexi pipe deteriorating

Pass 24 Aug 2019 68,849 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear back box outer skin corroded and coming away

Pass 25 Aug 2018 66,063 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 60,798 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 60,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 45,015 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 6 Aug 2016 44,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nearside front tyre wearing inner

nearside rear tyre perrished

nearside rear tyre perrished and wearing outer

offside front tyre worn inner

Pass 28 Aug 2015 30,360 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 22,930 miles

cracking tread rear tyres

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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F24 KJT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White 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 F24 KJT, 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 F24 KJT registered?

F24 KJT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 July 2011.

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