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BF11 UMO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

78,471 mi
Last recorded78,471 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF11 UMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 78,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks between treads and minor damage outer sidewall 185-60-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 75,431 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing minor cracking between treads 185-60-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 75,431 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing minor cracking between treads 185-60-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 73,715 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 71,279 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 61,165 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 52,636 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 41,436 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 33,182 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 24,088 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 24,088 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185-60-15 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185-60-15 (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 23,800 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 23,231 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 22,014 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 21,310 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 UMO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 UMO, 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 UMO registered?

BF11 UMO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 March 2011.

Is BF11 UMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF11 UMO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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