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JK10 COB

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,440 mi
Last recorded122,440 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJK10 COB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 122,440 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 119,471 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 117,835 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 117,835 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 113,671 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 105,786 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 98,643 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2020 98,643 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 90,701 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 82,940 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 74,549 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 74,534 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 64,463 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 64,463 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 52,193 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 36,021 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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JK10 COB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,390cc 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 JK10 COB, 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 JK10 COB registered?

JK10 COB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 June 2011.

Is JK10 COB safe to buy?

The MOT history for JK10 COB shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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