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BN11 XGT

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

68,986 mi
Last recorded68,986 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 68,986 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 68,986 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 65,428 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 62,590 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 58,107 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 55,033 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 55,027 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust back box corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear child lock on

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

coolant low

Pass 16 Sep 2021 54,581 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2021 54,579 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2020 53,571 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2019 47,272 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 41,438 miles

Both front shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Exhaust back box casing corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside front tyre Perishing on inner and outer side wall

Nearside rear tyre side wall perishing and tyre slightly out of shape

Offside front suspension arm rubber bush slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside front tyre Perishing on outer side wall

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service light on

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Wipers smear screen slightly

Pass 12 Apr 2017 35,894 miles

Front axle pair tyre size differs to Rear axle pair tyre size

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded but not blowing

Pass 26 Apr 2016 31,669 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2015 27,860 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 21,582 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 XGT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc 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 XGT, 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 XGT registered?

BN11 XGT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 April 2011.

Is BN11 XGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN11 XGT 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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