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BD11 FFN

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

72,911 mi
Last recorded72,911 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD11 FFN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 72,911 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 72,911 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 66,956 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre heavy wear inner edge

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

handbrake travel indicates repair/adjustment may be required

Fail 10 Apr 2025 66,956 miles

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

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre heavy wear inner edge

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

handbrake travel indicates repair/adjustment may be required

Pass 19 Apr 2024 63,298 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 61,803 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 61,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both n/s & o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 56,792 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 49,634 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 45,901 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 45,901 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 37,506 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre deteriorated and cracking between tread !

Pass 22 Mar 2018 29,142 miles

Offside Rear TYRE CRACKING BETWEEN TREAD

Pass 18 Mar 2017 28,145 miles

Engine management light on

Undertrays fitted

engibne covers fitted

engine covers fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2017 28,145 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Undertrays fitted

engibne covers fitted

engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2016 21,345 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 21,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 18,091 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 18,091 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 FFN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FFN, 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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BD11 FFN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 April 2011.

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