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KN11 LKP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

80,642 mi
Last recorded80,642 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN11 LKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 80,642 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 80,642 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 80,636 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 80,612 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 80,612 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 79,535 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 79,535 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 May 2020 78,421 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2020 78,421 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2019 70,741 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 70,741 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 64,846 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)

Pass 6 May 2017 59,120 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 May 2017 59,120 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking at hose/pipe union areas (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 May 2016 57,632 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2015 42,736 miles

Boot damaged

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

Rear wiper split.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread and perishing.

Fail 2 May 2015 42,736 miles

Boot damaged

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

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

Rear wiper split.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread and perishing.

Pass 31 Mar 2014 30,341 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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 LKP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LKP, 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 LKP registered?

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

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