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BL11 OUU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,499 mi
Last recorded34,499 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 OUU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 34,499 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both o/s and n/s front hubs and suspension are very corroded

covers fitted to parts of underside not allowing full inspection of some areas

Fail 17 Nov 2025 34,493 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both o/s and n/s front hubs and suspension are very corroded

covers fitted to parts of underside not allowing full inspection of some areas

Pass 19 Nov 2024 31,872 miles

covers fitted to parts of underside not allowing full inspection of some areas

Pass 28 Nov 2023 29,970 miles

covers fitted to parts of underside not allowing full inspection of some areas

Pass 1 Dec 2022 29,214 miles

covers fitted to parts of underside not allowing full inspection of some areas

Pass 22 Nov 2021 28,028 miles

covers fitted to parts of under side not allowing full inspection of some areas

Fail 18 Nov 2021 28,023 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted to parts of under side not allowing full inspection of some areas

Pass 24 Nov 2020 27,468 miles

covers fitted to parts of under side not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Jun 2019 26,438 miles

covers fitted to parts of under side not allowing full inspection of some areas

Fail 25 Jun 2019 26,438 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted to parts of under side not allowing full inspection of some areas

Pass 11 Jun 2018 23,001 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 19,346 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 27 May 2016 15,711 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 13,545 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 9,924 miles

front wiper blades starting to smear

rear wiper blade split

small stone chips to front windscreen

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 OUU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OUU, 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 OUU registered?

BL11 OUU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 June 2011.

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