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G18 KPD

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests35 (27 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate77.1%

Mileage

137,919 mi
Last recorded137,919 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 KPD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

27 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 137,919 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2026 103,789 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 129,177 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 97,179 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 121,044 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 93,674 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 113,784 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 87,594 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 87,594 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer / inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST OVER LEGAL LIMIT - ADVISED TO CHANGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 105,747 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 81,619 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 81,619 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 97,855 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outter Sidewall Damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 97,855 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + Cut To Cords + Sidewall Damage (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

N/S/F + O/S/F 1 Jet On Each Req Alignment

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Tread + Worn On Edge + Inner Sidewall Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outter Sidewall Damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 75,448 miles

Front 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))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner Side Wall - ADVISED TO CHANGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 75,448 miles

Front 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))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner Side Wall - ADVISED TO CHANGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 90,467 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 68,474 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 68,474 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 81,536 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall has damage but not to cords

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 65,089 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 68,730 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 68,724 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear lower arm inner bush deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm inner bush deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2018 59,290 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 59,290 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 60,131 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres at 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 51,500 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 46,459 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 41,717 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 37,741 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 35,595 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 32,886 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 30,515 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 30,515 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 23,152 miles

water in nearside rear lamp unit

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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G18 KPD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.1%.

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 G18 KPD, 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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G18 KPD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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