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BL11 PFD

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

91,140 mi
Last recorded91,140 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 PFD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 91,140 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 27 Oct 2025 91,140 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 83,486 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 83,486 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 79,380 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 x (4.7.1 (b) (i))

handbrake on minimum legal requirement

Fail 27 Oct 2023 79,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 x (4.7.1 (b) (i))

handbrake on minimum legal requirement

Pass 24 Oct 2022 74,532 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 68,589 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 68,589 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 63,729 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 63,729 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55r15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2019 57,877 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 57,877 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 49,953 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 49,953 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fail 25 Nov 2017 49,948 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 44,832 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 44,832 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 39,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 39,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 30,961 miles

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

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 PFD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 PFD, 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 PFD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 July 2011.

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