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BF11 SDO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,070 mi
Last recorded81,070 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 81,070 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

damage to front exhaust section

Pass 20 Apr 2020 78,402 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front exhaust section damaged

Pass 2 May 2019 73,191 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 73,191 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 65,365 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 57,214 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 46,945 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 40,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 40,915 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 32,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 32,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 SDO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol 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 SDO, 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 BF11 SDO registered?

BF11 SDO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 March 2011.

Is BF11 SDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF11 SDO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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