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BP11 YSE

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

81,947 mi
Last recorded81,947 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 81,947 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear door damaged opens and close fine

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 29 Oct 2025 81,946 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear door damaged opens and close fine

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 7 Oct 2024 78,017 miles

Nearside Rear door and seal damage

Offside Front head light insecure

engine oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2024 77,990 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear door and seal damage

Offside Front head light insecure

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2023 75,855 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 72,232 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 68,680 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2021 68,680 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 65,802 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 65,604 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 60,037 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive waterleak on limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount on limit (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 50,414 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 47,264 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Sep 2016 41,786 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 37,171 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 32,860 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 30,201 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 YSE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YSE, 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 YSE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 August 2011.

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