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B27 NAR

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

98,206 mi
Last recorded98,206 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB27 NAR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 98,206 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 85,868 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 78,718 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 71,344 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 71,344 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 65,512 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 63,809 miles

both front shocker / struts becoming slightly damp

exhaust system corroded / back box heavily corroded / outer casing split / flaking / becoming weak in structure

underside components showing general surface corrosion

Fail 20 Jan 2021 63,808 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f a/r/bar link arm ball joint gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

both front shocker / struts becoming slightly damp

exhaust system corroded / back box heavily corroded / outer casing split / flaking / becoming weak in structure

underside components showing general surface corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2020 60,905 miles

Front both front tyres wearing / worn on inner edges / loosing tread pattern / tyres just legal / strong advise to replace 185 / 60 / 15 / advise on tracking check / adjust due to tyre wear

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2019 57,056 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front shock absorbers/ light oil misting / still damping at time of test . (5.3.2 (b))

Front both front tyres worn low inner and outer edges . / 185/60/r15

Rear rear exhaust box corroded .

Pass 18 Jan 2018 52,184 miles

both front shocker / struts becoming damp

exhaust system corroded / back box heavily corroded / outer casings becoming split / flaking

Pass 12 Jan 2017 48,188 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 44,437 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 38,839 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 28,416 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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B27 NAR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 B27 NAR, 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 B27 NAR registered?

B27 NAR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 January 2011.

Is B27 NAR safe to buy?

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