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BL60 AXA

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

80,040 mi
Last recorded80,040 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL60 AXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 80,040 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 74,147 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 74,147 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 69,541 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 69,549 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 65,079 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 65,079 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Downpipe flexi blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 59,885 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 59,885 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 55,559 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 51,734 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 46,879 miles

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Fail 27 Nov 2018 46,879 miles

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

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

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 8 Dec 2017 41,788 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 35,899 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 29,381 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 22,685 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 16,900 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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BL60 AXA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc 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 BL60 AXA, 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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BL60 AXA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 January 2011.

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