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BD11 OVY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,101 mi
Last recorded126,101 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 126,101 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT AND BALD ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 126,101 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT AND BALD ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2024 116,482 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 116,477 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rear-most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 111,343 miles

Front Both n/s/f and o/s/f top shock mounts minor play

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 111,343 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Both n/s/f and o/s/f top shock mounts minor play

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 101,563 miles

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring full inspection of some components

Pass 5 Oct 2021 92,526 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 85,358 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 85,358 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 73,318 miles

Both rear tyres completely smooth on inner edge

Fuel filter looks damp

Hand brake is high

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 28 Mar 2019 73,313 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres completely smooth on inner edge

Fuel filter looks damp

Hand brake is high

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2018 63,302 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 63,300 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 56,316 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 44,262 miles

Nearside Front strut leaking slight

Nearside Rear lamp unit cracked

Pass 16 Apr 2015 29,537 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 16,688 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 16,687 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside 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 OVY 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 68.4%.

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 OVY, 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 OVY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 April 2011.

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