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BD11 YZL

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,992 mi
Last recorded35,992 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD11 YZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 14 Oct 2025 35,992 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 33,882 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 30,989 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 27,871 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 25,533 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 23,075 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 20,468 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 17,934 miles

Front tyres worn slightly on edges

Pass 9 May 2017 15,622 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 13,714 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 11,107 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 8,659 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 YZL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD11 YZL registered?

BD11 YZL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 May 2011.

Is BD11 YZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD11 YZL shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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