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KN11 LKX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,521 mi
Last recorded87,521 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 87,521 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2025 87,509 miles

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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 May 2024 85,949 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2024 85,949 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 77,032 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 77,032 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 75,481 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 74,659 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 72,647 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 72,647 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 67,320 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2019 67,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 55,236 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 45,702 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 37,056 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 28,221 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 19,199 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 LKX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LKX, 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 LKX registered?

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

Is KN11 LKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN11 LKX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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