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BD11 ACE

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,271 mi
Last recorded95,271 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD11 ACE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 95,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to 1.6mm markers (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm markers/ tyre tread worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 95,271 miles

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

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition front flexi pipe snapped (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to 1.6mm markers (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm markers/ tyre tread worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 67,689 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 67,633 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2023 51,805 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 50,791 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2022 50,791 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 49,702 miles

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

underbody covers fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2021 49,681 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

underbody covers fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2020 48,152 miles

underbody covers fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2020 48,147 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

underbody covers fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2019 47,003 miles

underbody covers fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2018 44,776 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 44,774 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2017 42,616 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deterioated

Offside Front tyre sidewall deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2016 40,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked between tread

Offside Front Tyre cracked on outer wall and between tread

Offside Rear Tyre cracked between tread

Fail 7 Nov 2016 40,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked between tread

Offside Front Tyre cracked on outer wall and between tread

Offside Rear Tyre cracked between tread

Pass 10 Nov 2015 34,131 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 33,995 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Air freshner (8.3.1b)

Lower front grill loose.

Pass 26 Nov 2014 28,328 miles

Both front discs slightly corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BD11 ACE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc 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 BD11 ACE, 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 BD11 ACE registered?

BD11 ACE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 October 2011.

Is BD11 ACE safe to buy?

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