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BL11 CAO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

60,045 mi
Last recorded60,045 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 CAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 60,045 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 58,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing suggest renew (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 56,845 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 55,106 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 53,777 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing surface cracks on both rear + n/s front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 52,793 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 52,793 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 51,152 miles

front tyres 3+ mm. rears 4-5 mm

Pass 13 Nov 2018 49,129 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 47,095 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 42,714 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 42,714 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 May 2016 33,468 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 24,404 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 17,655 miles

Advise nearside front tyre inner edge worn

Advise offside front tyre inner edge worn

Fail 15 May 2014 17,655 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Advise nearside front tyre inner edge worn

Advise offside front tyre inner edge worn

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 CAO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CAO, 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 CAO registered?

BL11 CAO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 May 2011.

Is BL11 CAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL11 CAO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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