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KN11 EZO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

71,042 mi
Last recorded71,042 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN11 EZO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 71,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre tread wearing uneven inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald inneer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front headlamp bracket broken but lamp secure

Offside Rear tyre tread wearing uneven inner edge

handbrake long

Fail 27 Mar 2026 71,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread wearing uneven inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald inneer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front headlamp bracket broken but lamp secure

Offside Rear tyre tread wearing uneven inner edge

handbrake long

Pass 14 Mar 2025 68,148 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

handbrake long

Fail 14 Mar 2025 68,148 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

handbrake long

Pass 22 Mar 2024 65,552 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

rear exhaust box delaminating

Pass 24 Mar 2023 62,741 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box delaminating

Fail 24 Mar 2023 62,741 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

rear exhaust box delaminating

Pass 22 Mar 2022 58,055 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 52,543 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 52,542 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 48,772 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 44,247 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

exhaust system rear back box outer skin slightly corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2018 40,133 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 40,133 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 37,352 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 33,021 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 26,586 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 26,586 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 18,999 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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KN11 EZO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey 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 KN11 EZO, 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 KN11 EZO registered?

KN11 EZO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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