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BL11 UHF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,443 mi
Last recorded69,443 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 UHF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 69,443 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2025 69,438 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 65,027 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 58,946 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 58,946 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 55,604 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust box out skin corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2022 55,574 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working staying on premenatley (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust box out skin corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2021 52,998 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 52,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 51,557 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 47,949 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 41,425 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 36,695 miles

exhaust front flexi pipe outer case poor condition

Pass 10 Oct 2016 29,989 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 23,818 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 21,541 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 UHF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UHF, 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 UHF registered?

BL11 UHF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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