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BE55 RUS

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,342 mi
Last recorded78,342 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE55 RUS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 78,342 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust system corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2025 78,180 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust system corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2024 74,175 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer c/v boot leaking grease

exhaust system corroded

under covers fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Feb 2023 69,781 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on int mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust system corroded

under covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 27 Jan 2022 69,017 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2022 69,017 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2020 66,744 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 66,649 miles

Front Suspension component leaking both (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 62,652 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 56,349 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2018 56,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2017 50,002 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2017 50,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

hand brake requires adjusting

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2016 43,180 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine under tray fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2015 35,555 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2014 25,267 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front tyres cracking slightly in tread

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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BE55 RUS is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver 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 BE55 RUS, 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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BE55 RUS is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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