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FM11 BKD

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

134,331 mi
Last recorded134,331 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM11 BKD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 134,331 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 134,331 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 120,452 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 106,973 miles

Nearside Front gearbox mount play

Pass 7 Nov 2022 95,805 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust shows slight corrosion

handbrake shows little reserve travel

Pass 10 Nov 2021 88,297 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust shows slight corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2020 80,674 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 70,891 miles

Front exhaust flexi shows slight corrosion

handbrake shows slight travel

Pass 2 May 2018 59,551 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 47,107 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 38,642 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 36,570 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 25,397 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 15,138 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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FM11 BKD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FM11 BKD, 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 FM11 BKD registered?

FM11 BKD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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