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BD11 ZBP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

59,746 mi
Last recorded59,746 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 59,746 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 50,931 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 46,779 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 43,372 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 43,372 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 40,873 miles

All four tyres are perished.

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 38,457 miles

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

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

exhaust flexi mesh detrioted

wheel trims fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2020 38,454 miles

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

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

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

exhaust flexi mesh detrioted

wheel trims fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2019 33,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished.

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

Offside Front Tyre perished.

Pass 19 Sep 2018 28,536 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 26,013 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 23,011 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 19,835 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 19,804 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 17,127 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre tread starting to tear/seperate

Pass 20 Sep 2013 14,752 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge and nail in inner edge

nail in o/s/r tyre inner edge

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 ZBP 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 81.3%.

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 ZBP, 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 ZBP registered?

BD11 ZBP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 May 2011.

Is BD11 ZBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD11 ZBP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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