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BN11 CVH

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

91,963 mi
Last recorded91,963 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN11 CVH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 91,963 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 May 2026 91,963 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 84,030 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 82,207 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Near to maximum allowed travel. (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 82,207 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Near to maximum allowed travel. (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 79,375 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 76,051 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

slight play in wishbone bushes

Fail 25 Apr 2022 76,031 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

slight play in wishbone bushes

Pass 2 Apr 2021 70,664 miles

front brake pads down to 1/3rd

front tyre treads wearing low

Pass 3 Apr 2020 67,976 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 61,187 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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Pass 13 Apr 2018 53,619 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 48,612 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 36,687 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 33,109 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 33,109 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 23,973 miles

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

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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BN11 CVH is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BN11 CVH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN11 CVH registered?

BN11 CVH is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 March 2011.

Is BN11 CVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN11 CVH shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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