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KM60 VPU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

57,338 mi
Last recorded57,338 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM60 VPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 57,338 miles

Nearside sill has damage

exhaust flexi mesh broken

Fail 8 May 2026 57,338 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside sill has damage

exhaust flexi mesh broken

Pass 27 May 2025 48,978 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 48,978 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 45,206 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 44,426 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 40,712 miles

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

Offside Rear bump stop split

Fail 16 Sep 2022 40,712 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear bump stop split

Pass 23 Sep 2021 37,881 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 37,881 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 34,674 miles

Offside Rear Outer tyre crackink

Pass 30 Apr 2019 30,568 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 30 Apr 2019 30,568 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 16 Apr 2018 28,771 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 27,784 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 27,784 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2016 24,432 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Jan 2015 22,103 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 19,601 miles

front tyres loosing tread from inner edges

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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KM60 VPU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KM60 VPU, 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 KM60 VPU registered?

KM60 VPU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 January 2011.

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