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BP11 VBA

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

106,501 mi
Last recorded106,501 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP11 VBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 106,501 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 105,008 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 96,146 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 91,151 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 89,085 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 89,085 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 80,896 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 80,896 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 71,015 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 61,624 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 52,370 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 44,235 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 32,714 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 24,013 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 21,028 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 VBA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 VBA, 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 VBA registered?

BP11 VBA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 July 2011.

Is BP11 VBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP11 VBA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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