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BN11 CVT

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

59,731 mi
Last recorded59,731 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN11 CVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 59,731 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2024 50,151 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth Inner Edge / Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Silencer In Poor Condition

Fail 16 Dec 2024 50,151 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth Inner Edge / Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Silencer In Poor Condition

Pass 3 Jan 2024 43,397 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 42,075 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 37,531 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 32,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 28,134 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 21,502 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 17,291 miles

Note - Vehicle presented with damage to nearside front

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2018 17,291 miles

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

Note - Vehicle presented with damage to nearside front

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2017 13,583 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 10,189 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 6,598 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 2,824 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 2,537 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 2,536 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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 CVT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 CVT, 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

How do I check the history of BN11 CVT?

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What year was BN11 CVT registered?

BN11 CVT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is BN11 CVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN11 CVT shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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