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BN11 CVR

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

72,669 mi
Last recorded72,669 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 72,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread approx 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corrorded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corrorded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2026 72,669 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread approx 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corrorded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corrorded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 69,900 miles

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

Light corrosion to nearside and offside outer sills.

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/70R14 worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/70R14 worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/70R14 worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 69,438 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 69,435 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust shield insecure - fitted as original equipment

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 68,912 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 11 Aug 2023 68,912 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Aug 2022 67,562 miles

small exhaust blow at front

Fail 23 Aug 2022 67,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole in boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

small exhaust blow at front

Pass 17 Sep 2021 65,008 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 65,008 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 60,600 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 52,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2018 43,186 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 38,237 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 31,073 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 27,100 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 22,788 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 22,788 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 CVR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BN11 CVR, 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 BN11 CVR registered?

BN11 CVR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 March 2011.

Is BN11 CVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN11 CVR shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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