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JK54 ASH

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,337 mi
Last recorded129,337 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJK54 ASH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 129,337 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking in tread * (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 111,069 miles

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

Offside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2022 95,732 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2022 95,727 miles

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

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2021 81,944 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 81,944 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 79,192 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 79,192 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 71,040 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 59,504 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (2mm), wearing bold on the inner edges, due for replacement soon (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Rims area (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides wearing low on (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Service sign shows

Fail 29 Jan 2019 59,504 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (2mm), wearing bold on the inner edges, due for replacement soon (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Rims area (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both sides (Not working) (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides wearing low on (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Service sign shows

Pass 26 Jan 2018 48,304 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 34,503 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 26,346 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 23,222 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2014 23,206 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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JK54 ASH is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 JK54 ASH, 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 JK54 ASH registered?

JK54 ASH is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 August 2011.

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