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BN11 UBH

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

51,901 mi
Last recorded51,901 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 51,901 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 50,606 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 50,606 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 49,848 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 49,848 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 48,502 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 48,502 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 46,480 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 26 Feb 2021 44,743 miles

front tyres perished worn on inside edges n/s and o/s

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 24 Feb 2020 43,670 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 39,228 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 35,804 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 32,031 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Both tyres have cracks in tread

Pass 19 Feb 2016 25,839 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 21,027 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 16,429 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 UBH is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UBH, 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 UBH registered?

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

Is BN11 UBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN11 UBH shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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