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BP11 VML

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

39,307 mi
Last recorded39,307 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP11 VML
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 39,307 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened knuckle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened knuckle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2026 39,306 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened knuckle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened knuckle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2025 39,019 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front knuckles/hubs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2024 38,471 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 37,916 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 37,445 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 36,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm left (185/60R15 84H (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60R15 84H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm left (185/60R15 84H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60R15 84H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 36,281 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 35,014 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 33,163 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 31,789 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 31,789 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 29,941 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 27,849 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 23,442 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 VML is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc 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 VML, 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 VML is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 August 2011.

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