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BP11 YSF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

123,918 mi
Last recorded123,918 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2024 123,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear susp bumpstops broken

Pass 12 Aug 2023 115,682 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 115,668 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 108,997 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 108,766 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested Bulb out (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Window smashed (bagged up)

Rear broken glass spread across rear seat

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 99,280 miles

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS BROKEN

Fail 28 Jul 2021 99,280 miles

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS BROKEN

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 90,230 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak at flexi joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust noisy Slight leak at flexi joint. (8.1.1 (a))

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip to screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped at outer edge. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Bump stop deteriorated.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped at outer edge. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Bump stop deteriorated.

Fail 27 Jul 2020 9,230 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak at flexi joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust noisy Slight leak at flexi joint. (8.1.1 (a))

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip to screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped at outer edge. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Bump stop deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm outer band. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped at outer edge. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Bump stop deteriorated.

Pass 31 Jul 2019 81,853 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2019 81,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 72,230 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 62,479 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 52,434 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 44,450 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 44,450 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 31 Jul 2014 36,032 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 36,032 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 YSF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YSF, 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 YSF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 August 2011.

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