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BD11 NVS

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,389 mi
Last recorded98,389 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 98,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 May 2018 98,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2017 67,690 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front nail in tyre

Fail 13 May 2017 67,690 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 Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front nail in tyre

Pass 13 May 2016 58,227 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 56,885 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2016 56,492 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

NSF tyre tread cracking

NSF washer fluid only just reaching screen

OSR tyre tread cracking

Slight travel on handbrake.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2015 48,004 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 40,344 miles

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 40,344 miles

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)

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 NVS is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 NVS, 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 NVS is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 May 2011.

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