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BG11 SZU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

67,646 mi
Last recorded67,646 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 SZU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 67,646 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both,also sidewalls perished, including the rear's slightly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Travel on handbrake

Pass 3 Jun 2025 62,518 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2024 50,593 miles

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))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four outer walls slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2024 50,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four outer walls slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2023 44,523 miles

Light cracking on both front tyre outer sidewalls

Pass 18 May 2022 38,400 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2022 38,400 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2021 33,910 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 33,026 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 30,878 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 29,002 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 25,479 miles

FRONT EXHAUST FLEXI BROKEN BUT EXHAUST STILL INTACT

Pass 15 Apr 2016 24,296 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 21,803 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 16,349 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 SZU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver 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 BG11 SZU, 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 SZU registered?

BG11 SZU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 April 2011.

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