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BL11 BXY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

32,957 mi
Last recorded32,957 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 BXY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 32,957 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 16 years old. highly recommended soon replacement

Offside Rear tyre 16 years old. highly recommended soon replacement

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2026 32,957 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear tyre 16 years old. highly recommended soon replacement

Offside Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre 16 years old. highly recommended soon replacement

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 28,211 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 27,309 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2024 27,309 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 26,067 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 24,539 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 22,747 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 22,391 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 21,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 18,720 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 16,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit balding on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit balding on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 13,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth measured at 2mm

Offside Front Tyre tread depth measured at 3mm and bald on inner edge.

Pass 6 Jul 2015 10,380 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 7,756 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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BL11 BXY 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 BL11 BXY, 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 BL11 BXY registered?

BL11 BXY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 June 2011.

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