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BD11 OVV

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

99,281 mi
Last recorded99,281 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 99,281 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all front to rear slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2026 99,277 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective all front to rear slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2025 95,047 miles

Exhaust System slightly corroded

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2024 90,105 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front to rear all slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2024 90,103 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective front to rear all slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2023 87,139 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all front to rear slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2022 84,051 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components slightly corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2022 84,049 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components slightly corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2021 79,568 miles

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components slightly corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2021 79,568 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components slightly corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2020 75,223 miles

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components slightly corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2020 75,220 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2019 68,572 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 68,571 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 47,812 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 39,550 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge

Nearside Rear Outer condensation in lamp

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

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

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

Offside Rear three nails in tyre

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 25 Feb 2016 33,686 miles

n/s & o/s rear tyres deteriorated

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Feb 2015 28,473 miles

condensation in nearside rear lamp.

Fail 10 Feb 2015 28,473 miles

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

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

condensation in nearside rear lamp.

Fail 10 Feb 2014 25,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 25,309 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 OVV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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