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553 BEL

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,713 mi
Last recorded88,713 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration553 BEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 88,713 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 84,225 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 79,091 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 73,600 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))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 69,407 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 67,397 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 64,047 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 64,047 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 60,714 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 57,148 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 52,189 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 52,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 42,584 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 30,325 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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553 BEL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 553 BEL, 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 553 BEL registered?

553 BEL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 February 2011.

Is 553 BEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 553 BEL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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