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BG11 FNF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,267 mi
Last recorded53,267 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 53,267 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2026 53,267 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 41,963 miles

Coolant leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

tpms light on dash

Pass 29 Mar 2023 20,793 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 20,582 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 9,155 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 6,717 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 6,692 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 6,502 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 6,398 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both, slight (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 6,150 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 5,806 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 5,188 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 4,241 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 FNF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BG11 FNF, 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 BG11 FNF registered?

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

Is BG11 FNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG11 FNF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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