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BB06 DYL

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

62,180 mi
Last recorded62,180 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB06 DYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 62,180 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 62,179 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 59,186 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2024 57,253 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING BETWEEN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 53,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 50,971 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 50,949 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 49,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Near side sill damaged/corroded.

Fail 29 Jul 2021 49,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Near side sill damaged/corroded.

Pass 25 Aug 2020 48,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

n/s front outer sill damaged, NOT HOLED, NOT WEAK.

Fail 25 Aug 2020 48,607 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

n/s front outer sill damaged, NOT HOLED, NOT WEAK.

Pass 23 Jul 2019 45,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 39,949 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Jul 2018 39,949 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jul 2017 35,095 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 35,095 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 29,073 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside and offside rear tyres worn near limit and slightly cracked

Pass 30 Jul 2015 21,245 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracked

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracked

Fail 30 Jul 2015 21,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracked

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracked

Pass 7 Mar 2014 13,674 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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BB06 DYL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BB06 DYL, 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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BB06 DYL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 March 2011.

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