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BG11 FNL

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

53,695 mi
Last recorded53,695 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 FNL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 53,695 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Wishbone Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Window Sticker

Pass 13 Aug 2025 48,541 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside front rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 48,523 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Offside front outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside front rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 43,793 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 43,793 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 41,223 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 41,223 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 38,403 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 34,903 miles

all four tyres slight perishing all date 2011

Pass 10 Aug 2020 33,030 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 28,809 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 25,287 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 21,940 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 18,078 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 14,464 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 10,590 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 FNL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FNL, 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 FNL registered?

BG11 FNL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 April 2011.

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