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BD11 RYW

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,221 mi
Last recorded128,221 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD11 RYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 128,221 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 119,895 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 118,091 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 118,091 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 106,988 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 106,985 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect o/s n/s (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 92,487 miles

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

o/s n/s rear shocker bump stops deterioated

Fail 23 Apr 2020 92,483 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

o/s n/s rear shocker bump stops deterioated

Pass 12 Apr 2019 76,589 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and has cracks on inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 76,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm has a flat spot and is out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and has cracks on inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has a flat spot worn down to 2mm and Is out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 61,804 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 61,804 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 49,478 miles

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

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

both front brake disc worn scored and rusty

engine bay covers and under body trays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2016 40,888 miles

front brake disc lipped

Pass 11 Apr 2015 34,527 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE AGE CRACKED

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS A CUT ON OUTER WALL - NOT SHOWING CORDS AT TIME OF TEST

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 May 2014 27,218 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 RYW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RYW, 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 RYW registered?

BD11 RYW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 April 2011.

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