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BL11 XAZ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

104,484 mi
Last recorded104,484 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 XAZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 104,484 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 9 Oct 2024 104,482 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 95,037 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Jul 2023 95,037 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jul 2022 90,124 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) needs replacing ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust back box flaking

Fail 22 Jul 2022 90,124 miles

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) needs replacing ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust back box flaking

Pass 14 Jul 2021 76,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175 70 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Jul 2021 76,947 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure clips broken (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175 70 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 67,715 miles

slight free play to nearside steering rack

Fail 24 Jul 2020 67,715 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

slight free play to nearside steering rack

Pass 25 Jul 2019 65,444 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 65,444 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 61,252 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Jul 2018 61,252 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 55,623 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front headlamp bracket damaged but unit is still secure

Fail 27 Jul 2017 55,623 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front headlamp bracket damaged but unit is still secure

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 48,537 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 48,537 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 42,786 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Jul 2014 36,326 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 36,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 XAZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey 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 XAZ, 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 XAZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 June 2011.

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