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BP11 VAX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

56,714 mi
Last recorded56,714 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP11 VAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 56,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 43,594 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 40,710 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 38,926 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 36,942 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2020 33,767 miles

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

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

front wiperblades smearing windscreen slightly

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2019 28,676 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2018 23,677 miles

under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 27 Jun 2018 23,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut near outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 27 Jun 2017 18,552 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 12,862 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 6,990 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 3,388 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 VAX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BP11 VAX, 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 VAX registered?

BP11 VAX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 June 2011.

Is BP11 VAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP11 VAX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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