VOLKSWAGEN POLO YK11BDZ has 23 MOTs

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This 2011 VOLKSWAGEN POLO has Passed 13 MOTs and Failed 10 times since 2014

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 97,904 miles 4 months ago on Wednesday 8th July 2026 at 11:02.

The current MOT will expire in 9 months on Saturday 10th July 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 3 months on Monday 1st February 2027.

YK11BDZ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED10TH JULY 202797,904 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair (1.2.1 (c))
PASSED5TH JULY 202510TH JULY 202695,204 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. MINOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
PASSED11TH JULY 202410TH JULY 202591,757 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED11TH JULY 202491,757 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED6TH JULY 202491,722 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Not Working (3.5 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
PASSED17TH JUNE 202329TH JUNE 202488,945 MI
FAILED16TH JUNE 202388,945 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Seriously Defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Far To The Right (4.1.2 (a))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  7. MAJOR - Emissions Unable To Be Completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
PASSED27TH JUNE 202229TH JUNE 202382,122 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) Both Sides.
  5. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded Both Rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Axle Swivel Pins And Bushes Swivel Pin And/or Bush Slightly Worn Both Sides. (5.1.2 (b) (i))
FAILED22ND JUNE 202282,116 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  3. MAJOR - Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases Joints And Heat Shield Loose. (6.1.2 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) Both Sides.
  9. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded Both Rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Rear Axle Swivel Pins And Bushes Swivel Pin And/or Bush Slightly Worn Both Sides. (5.1.2 (b) (i))
PASSED18TH JUNE 202129TH JUNE 202278,861 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
FAILED18TH JUNE 202178,861 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Seriously Defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Rear Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases Heavily Corroded And Holed Around Tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
PASSED30TH JUNE 202029TH JUNE 202174,755 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Box Corroded.
FAILED30TH JUNE 202074,755 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively Wiper Split (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Parking Brake Lever Has Excessive Movement Indicating Incorrect Adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  6. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Box Corroded.
PASSED8TH MAY 201925TH NOVEMBER 202063,807 MI
FAILED8TH MAY 201963,807 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  4. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  5. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. MAJOR - Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED23RD MAY 201825TH MAY 201950,655 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Gearbox Oil Slight Leak
PASSED20TH MAY 201725TH MAY 201841,976 MI
FAILED20TH MAY 201741,976 MI
 
  1. PRS - Fuel Cap/sealing Device Sealing Washer Deteriorated (7.2.4c)
PASSED19TH MAY 201625TH MAY 201731,554 MI
FAILED18TH MAY 201631,554 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. PRS - Nearside Front Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Insecure (1.7.3)
PASSED29TH APRIL 201525TH MAY 201624,048 MI
PASSED28TH APRIL 201425TH MAY 201517,744 MI
FAILED28TH APRIL 201417,744 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

YK11BDZ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 57% | MOT Failure Rate: 43%

YK11BDZ MOT Comments

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YK11BDZ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 97,904 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,527 miles

YK11BDZ FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration YK11BDZ was manufactured on Wednesday 25th May 2011 so it is currently 15 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 97,904 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 6,527 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 23 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Polo beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2014. We can see 10 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means YK11BDZ has a 57% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 36 Advisories, 4 PRS Notices, 5 Minor, 28 Major, 3 Dangerous and 2 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Polo is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 3 months on Monday 1st February 2027 .

Does YK11BDZ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 25th October 2026 YK11BDZ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is YK11BDZ Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 25th October 2026 YK11BDZ does have Tax. Read more

When does YK11BDZ Tax expire?

The current Tax for YK11BDZ will expire in 3 months on Monday 1st February 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does YK11BDZ MOT expire?

The current MOT for YK11BDZ will expire in 9 months on Saturday 10th July 2027. Read more

When did YK11BDZ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for YK11BDZ was on Wednesday 8th July 2026 at 11:02. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has YK11BDZ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for YK11BDZ we can see 13 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has YK11BDZ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for YK11BDZ we can see 10 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 57% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is YK11BDZ?

YK11BDZ is registered as a 2011 Volkswagen Polo. Read more

How many miles has YK11BDZ done?

The odometer reading for YK11BDZ at the last MOT in July 2026 was 97,904 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 6,527 miles per year. Read more

How old is YK11BDZ?

The vehicle YK11BDZ was manufactured in 2011 so it is currently 15 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 25th May 2011. Read more

What colour is YK11BDZ?

The official colour of YK11BDZ is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does YK11BDZ have?

YK11BDZ has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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