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BN11 XFM

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

69,001 mi
Last recorded69,001 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN11 XFM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 69,001 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 59,647 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2025 59,647 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear axle corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 54,654 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 48,598 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 48,595 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering o/s inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2022 43,387 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 35,856 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 31,182 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 25,664 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 21,193 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 19,020 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 14,796 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 12,656 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 8,559 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XFM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,199cc diesel 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 XFM, 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 XFM registered?

BN11 XFM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 April 2011.

Is BN11 XFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN11 XFM 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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