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B21 NOA

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,287 mi
Last recorded104,287 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 NOA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 104,287 miles

Rear axle slightly corroded

underside and suspension ,age related corrosion

Fail 22 May 2026 104,287 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear axle slightly corroded

underside and suspension ,age related corrosion

Fail 19 May 2026 104,278 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Silencer Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Axle Corroded

Underside + Suspension Age Related Corrosion

Pass 16 May 2025 95,885 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Join. Backbox to Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Axle Corroded

Fail 16 May 2025 95,885 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Join. Backbox to Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Axle Corroded

Pass 24 May 2024 88,714 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre Exhaust Hanger Catching Body (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 May 2024 88,713 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn + Gaitor Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre Exhaust Hanger Catching Body (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2023 79,086 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 69,792 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2022 69,791 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 61,977 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 3 Jun 2021 61,935 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 52,738 miles

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

front tyres perished

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2019 51,473 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 51,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 44,661 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 44,661 miles

Registration plate lamp not working 2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 38,923 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 32,712 miles

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

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 5 Nov 2014 27,845 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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B21 NOA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B21 NOA, 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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B21 NOA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 March 2011.

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