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BC11 WXX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

116,760 mi
Last recorded116,760 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC11 WXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 116,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 116,756 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe and rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack arm ()

handbrake travel

Pass 11 Apr 2024 110,922 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 106,694 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 106,325 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Apr 2022 99,575 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear protective covers insecure/loose (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 99,574 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear protective covers insecure / loose (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 94,336 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 90,715 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 83,862 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust outer skin peeling

Pass 15 Mar 2018 74,422 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 64,599 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 54,730 miles

o/side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2015 43,387 miles

Both rear tyres have slight age cracking in tread

Pass 31 Mar 2014 33,166 miles

Advise both rear tyres perishing and age cracking in tread slightly

Advise slight scratches on drivers side windscreen

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

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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BC11 WXX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey 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 BC11 WXX, 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 BC11 WXX registered?

BC11 WXX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 May 2011.

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