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BL11 OZT

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

26,858 mi
Last recorded26,858 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 OZT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 26,858 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 26,580 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 26,580 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 26,098 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and nearside front suspension top /upper mounting bush/bearing has play/movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

body work damage to drivers door panel

Pass 15 Aug 2023 25,667 miles

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

Offside Front and nearside front suspension top/upper mounting bush/bearing has a slight play/movement

body work damage to drivers door panel

Pass 4 Aug 2022 25,247 miles

body work damage to driver door panel

Pass 12 Aug 2021 24,598 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 24,598 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2020 23,842 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 22,586 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (size 195.55.R 15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2019 22,586 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (size 195.55.R 15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 21,459 miles

both rear tyres cracking/perishing on s/wall/tread

Fail 14 Jun 2018 21,459 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres cracking/perishing on s/wall/tread

Pass 7 Jun 2017 20,155 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 20,155 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing more on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre wear uneven

front discs slightly lipped

Pass 1 Jun 2016 18,325 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 16,284 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 14,581 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 OZT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OZT, 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 OZT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 June 2011.

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