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BG11 VPL

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,580 mi
Last recorded83,580 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 VPL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 83,580 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 74,411 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 62,695 miles

Central Lower under shields fitted to under side of vehicle covering some components

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 62,695 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Central Lower under shields fitted to under side of vehicle covering some components

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 52,061 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly both (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 13 Jan 2018 52,061 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly both (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 51,908 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight dampness on O/S/R brake back plate

slight tightness in both rear wheels

Pass 12 Jan 2017 39,021 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 39,021 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2016 27,238 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear tyres slightly cracking in tread

Pass 2 May 2014 17,752 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 VPL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VPL, 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 VPL registered?

BG11 VPL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 April 2011.

Is BG11 VPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG11 VPL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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