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BN11 UAV

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

96,954 mi
Last recorded96,954 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN11 UAV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 96,954 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 90,428 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 84,626 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 76,960 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 76,960 miles

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 70,629 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 70,628 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 65,078 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 62,751 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 58,752 miles

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

signs of previous fuel leak around filter, but not leaking at time of test.

Pass 22 Feb 2018 50,294 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 38,768 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 28,784 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 17,049 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Mar 2014 6,182 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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BN11 UAV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 UAV, 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 UAV registered?

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

Is BN11 UAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN11 UAV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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