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BF11 LUO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,271 mi
Last recorded139,271 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF11 LUO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 139,271 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn uneven

Offside Rear Bumper damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside rear tyre worn uneven

Fail 2 Jun 2021 139,271 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure Outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre worn uneven

Offside Rear Bumper damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 2 Jun 2020 119,588 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both sides rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

damage to offside rear section of bumper

Fail 27 May 2020 119,428 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure centre sleeve deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both sides rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

damage to offside rear section of bumper

Pass 28 May 2019 107,230 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Fail 28 May 2019 107,230 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 93,715 miles

engine cover/under trays fitted

handbrake travel high

offside rear brakes slightly binding

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

slight damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 24 Mar 2017 76,773 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 55,303 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 35,034 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 13,598 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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BF11 LUO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BF11 LUO, 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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BF11 LUO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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