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BG11 FFY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,592 mi
Last recorded52,592 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 FFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2025 52,592 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 51,106 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 50,072 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 49,084 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 47,204 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))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 45,437 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 42,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi joint splitting (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))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 39,330 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 34,413 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 28,954 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 24,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 14,905 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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BG11 FFY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc 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 BG11 FFY, 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 BG11 FFY registered?

BG11 FFY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is BG11 FFY safe to buy?

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