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JE55 KTH

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

110,853 mi
Last recorded110,853 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJE55 KTH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 110,853 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2026 110,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

TPC light on

Pass 12 Jun 2025 101,157 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2025 101,157 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 93,083 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 86,850 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 83,753 miles

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

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))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 78,304 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 78,302 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 73,422 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 73,422 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 68,378 miles

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

Nearside Front drive shaft corroded

Nearside Rear bump stop broken

Offside Rear bump stop broken

Fail 27 Nov 2019 68,378 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front drive shaft corroded

Nearside Rear bump stop broken

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear bump stop broken

Pass 29 Nov 2018 60,553 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 52,423 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Item hanging from interior mirror

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Void of tread on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake Binding slightly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 52,423 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Item hanging from interior mirror

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Void of tread on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake Binding slightly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 44,820 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Dec 2016 44,820 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 36,326 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 27,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Nov 2014 27,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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JE55 KTH is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 JE55 KTH, 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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JE55 KTH is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 December 2011.

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