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BD11 ZBN

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,459 mi
Last recorded161,459 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD11 ZBN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 161,459 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking from exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge & 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear tyres wearing on outer edge & 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 161,457 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking from exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge & 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear tyres wearing on outer edge & 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 152,600 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 152,600 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 143,224 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 135,250 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 127,459 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 120,077 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 106,394 miles

both rear shockers bump stop rubbers torn

both sides front lower arm bushes very slightly perished

exhaust pipework inc flexi rusty,rear silencer heavily corroded

front discs showing wear/corrossion on inner faces

handbrake travel higher than should be

n/s/r tyre poor,perished in tread & heavily worn on edge 185/60/15h

o/s/r tyre perished in tread area & getting low on edge

Fail 19 Jun 2019 106,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

both rear shockers bump stop rubbers torn

both sides front lower arm bushes very slightly perished

exhaust pipework inc flexi rusty,rear silencer heavily corroded

front discs showing wear/corrossion on inner faces

handbrake travel higher than should be

n/s/r tyre poor,perished in tread & heavily worn on edge 185/60/15h

o/s/r tyre perished in tread area & getting low on edge

Pass 25 Jun 2018 87,978 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 87,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2017 73,399 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 73,399 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 62,705 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 62,705 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 42,822 miles

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on edges (185/60r15h)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 32,164 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 ZBN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZBN, 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 ZBN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 May 2011.

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