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BP11 HLF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,871 mi
Last recorded74,871 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP11 HLF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 74,871 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2026 74,870 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 71,601 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 67,239 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 62,609 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2023 62,609 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 60,777 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 53,225 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 53,225 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 49,984 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 45,097 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 42,787 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 42,787 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 34,509 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 34,507 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 27,119 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 23,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 23,648 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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BP11 HLF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BP11 HLF, 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 BP11 HLF registered?

BP11 HLF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 July 2011.

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The MOT history for BP11 HLF shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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