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BP11 VAM

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

128,019 mi
Last recorded128,019 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP11 VAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 128,019 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 128,019 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 9 May 2024 127,794 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 127,338 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 127,338 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2022 127,082 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 127,080 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure X2 REAR. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2021 111,103 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 111,103 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2019 81,067 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Apr 2019 80,704 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 63,606 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 63,606 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2017 50,372 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 50,372 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 40,946 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 32,402 miles

both rear tyres have cuts to outer side walls

front brake discs corroding on surfaces

nearside front tyre slightly perished on tread

slight oil leak around sump

Pass 31 Jul 2014 20,926 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 VAM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VAM, 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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BP11 VAM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 July 2011.

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