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BP11 HLO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

102,136 mi
Last recorded102,136 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP11 HLO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 102,136 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2025 99,355 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 91,127 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 83,960 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 72,250 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 72,250 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 51,519 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 44,938 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 44,938 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 36,106 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 33,574 miles

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 11 Aug 2018 33,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 17 Aug 2017 29,090 miles

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 19 Aug 2016 24,631 miles

front tyres close to wear bars

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 27 Jul 2015 19,904 miles

Engine oil leak.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jul 2015 19,904 miles

Engine oil leak.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2014 15,591 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 HLO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BP11 HLO, 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 BP11 HLO registered?

BP11 HLO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 August 2011.

Is BP11 HLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP11 HLO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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