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BG11 XBP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

139,609 mi
Last recorded139,609 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 XBP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 139,609 miles

Rear bump stops failed

Rear lamps tinted

fuel cap seal cracked

lower covers fitted

non standard exhaust fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2026 139,606 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake effort very low

Rear bump stops failed

Rear lamps tinted

fuel cap seal cracked

lower covers fitted

non standard exhaust fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2025 133,573 miles

BOTH rear bump stops perished

Fuel cap seal splitting

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Non standard exhaust fitted

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

Offside Rear Brake showing signs of getting hot

Offside Rear Handbrake lever not fully returning

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

Rear lamps tinted

Signs of coolant leak from coolant pipes on side of head

Fail 31 Jan 2025 133,573 miles

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

BOTH rear bump stops perished

Coolant leak From radiator ()

Fuel cap seal splitting

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Non standard exhaust fitted

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Brake showing signs of getting hot

Offside Rear Handbrake lever not fully returning

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

Petrol tank exhaust heat shield loose

Rear lamps tinted

Signs of coolant leak from coolant pipes on side of head

Pass 31 Jan 2024 124,636 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 124,631 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested not tested due to front brake pad delamination (1.2.1 (g))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted delaminated (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 116,599 miles

Exhaust noisy booms.....modified/sports system fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded almost to excess (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to caliper (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear heat shield for wiring to level valve....where exhaust goes over axle....insecure

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect has a lot of compliance nearside has none? odd shocks fitted (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected tinted almost to excess (4.6.1 (b))

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 21 Feb 2023 116,597 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected tinted to excess (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy booms.....modified/sports system fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded almost to excess (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to caliper (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear heat shield for wiring to level valve....where exhaust goes over axle....insecure

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect has a lot of compliance nearside has none? odd shocks fitted (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected tinted almost to excess (4.6.1 (b))

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2021 107,254 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 101,721 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 83,702 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

small chip/ crack on windscreen

tpms light on dash display

under trays covering up un der side view

Fail 29 Apr 2019 83,701 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

small chip/ crack on windscreen

tpms light on dash display

under trays covering up un der side view

Pass 28 Apr 2018 69,135 miles

bulb failure warning light on

Pass 2 May 2017 51,260 miles

under trays covering up under side view

Pass 16 Jan 2017 44,006 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 41,395 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

oil dip stick missing

oil leak

rear brake discs worn on inner surface

Pass 21 Feb 2015 36,567 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 36,498 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 30,720 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 30,396 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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 XBP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XBP, 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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BG11 XBP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 April 2011.

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