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B22 SDM

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,603 mi
Last recorded97,603 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB22 SDM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 97,603 miles

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 93,206 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 80,828 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Dec 2022 71,678 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 70,090 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 66,180 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 63,552 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 63,552 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 61,219 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 58,959 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 58,941 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 54,864 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 54,864 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 50,558 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 45,573 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 35,840 miles

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

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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B22 SDM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 B22 SDM, 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 B22 SDM registered?

B22 SDM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is B22 SDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B22 SDM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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