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BL11 PBF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,236 mi
Last recorded82,236 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 82,236 miles

Exhaust Back Box Outer Skin Corroded.

Pass 11 Nov 2024 79,247 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 79,247 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 74,850 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 67,075 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 60,931 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 55,344 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 49,234 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 45,857 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Very minor leak at centre clamp - clamp corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 14 May 2018 45,857 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Very minor leak at centre clamp - clamp corroded (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre @ 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2017 37,453 miles

under trays

Pass 25 May 2016 29,186 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 19,042 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 13,419 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 13,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 PBF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc 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 PBF, 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 PBF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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