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BG11 XBU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

72,107 mi
Last recorded72,107 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 XBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 72,107 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 69,133 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 69,084 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 62,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 25 Nov 2022 56,739 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake has slight reserve travel.

Pass 27 Nov 2021 52,106 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake has slight reserve travel.

Pass 21 Nov 2020 49,224 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

parking brake lever has slight travel

Pass 23 May 2019 43,802 miles

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

Parking brake has slight reserve travel.

Pass 1 May 2018 39,898 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 37,207 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 37,166 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leak on o/s/r brake (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Front wipers slightly worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm remain (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front plastic wrapped around drive shaft

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm remain (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in thread

Rear wiper slightly worn

wind screen slightly scratched

Pass 15 Apr 2016 33,575 miles

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

handbrake lever high

Pass 16 Apr 2015 29,975 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front and Rear Tyre Has Minor Cracks within The Tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 25,240 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 XBU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 XBU, 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 XBU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 April 2011.

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