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KN11 LKF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

137,873 mi
Last recorded137,873 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN11 LKF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2026 137,873 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 133,756 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 133,756 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 130,274 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 124,670 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 124,666 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 120,223 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 116,441 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 116,439 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 109,743 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose section (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 100,743 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 100,741 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 89,459 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 81,628 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 81,104 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 66,131 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 53,535 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 37,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 37,724 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 LKF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LKF, 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 LKF registered?

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

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