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BD11 OVB

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,734 mi
Last recorded99,734 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD11 OVB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 99,734 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 96,629 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 91,546 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 87,348 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights [0] for normal load. ()

Pass 1 Dec 2021 81,292 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Nov 2020 73,763 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 73,763 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights both adjusted from too high. [0] for normal load. ()

Pass 2 Dec 2019 67,642 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 67,642 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 55,571 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 50,534 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 50,532 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 47,951 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 39,462 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 31,682 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 OVB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OVB, 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 OVB registered?

BD11 OVB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 May 2011.

Is BD11 OVB safe to buy?

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