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BL11 OUS

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,307 mi
Last recorded85,307 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 85,307 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 80,882 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper bush / bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen cracked NEAR FAIL (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper bush / bearing (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rear service brake / hand brake travel (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 80,845 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill area near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper bush / bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen cracked NEAR FAIL (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill area near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper bush / bearing (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rear service brake / hand brake travel (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 75,724 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Advise screen Cracked NEAR FAIL (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 75,712 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Advise outer casing broken away / upper bump stop (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise tyre perishing / cracking 175 / 70 x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Advise screen Cracked NEAR FAIL (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 70,842 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi outer casing broken away

Pass 29 Nov 2021 66,599 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view central lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 64,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 56,771 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2018 52,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has Cracking and Perishing in tread area (0415)

Nearside Rear Tyre has Cracking and Perishing in tread area (0511)

Offside Front Tyre has Cracking and Perishing in tread area (0916)

Pass 22 Jun 2017 46,160 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 38,062 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 25,765 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 18,144 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 OUS is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OUS, 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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BL11 OUS is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 June 2011.

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