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BF11 SBO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,466 mi
Last recorded56,466 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF11 SBO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 14 Apr 2025 56,466 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 54,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade smearing slightly/starting to tear (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 50,511 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 46,995 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 44,344 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 43,283 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 40,052 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 36,698 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 33,352 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 26,665 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 20,732 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 16,843 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 SBO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc 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 BF11 SBO, 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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What year was BF11 SBO registered?

BF11 SBO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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