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BD11 WZO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

157,573 mi
Last recorded157,573 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 157,573 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2026 157,572 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 150,403 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 150,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 134,225 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 134,225 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 115,078 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 115,078 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 99,500 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 99,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 85,550 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 84,890 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 84,885 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front exhaust pipe leaking gasses (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted headlamp aim (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 78,860 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 69,575 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 69,574 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 60,210 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Feb 2018 60,210 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 50,809 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Feb 2017 50,809 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 42,042 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 42,042 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 33,455 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 33,455 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 24,550 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 WZO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 WZO, 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 WZO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 April 2011.

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