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BD11 MLO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

57,146 mi
Last recorded57,146 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD11 MLO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 57,146 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 51,971 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 51,971 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 45,727 miles

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

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

TYRE SIZE 215-45-16

Pass 26 Jun 2023 39,707 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 34,369 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 29,099 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 26,769 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 21,356 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 18,062 miles

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

both front brake disks lipped

Pass 14 Apr 2017 17,390 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 16,130 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 13,097 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 9,970 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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BD11 MLO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BD11 MLO, 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 MLO registered?

BD11 MLO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 April 2011.

Is BD11 MLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD11 MLO shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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