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BP11 ZWH

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

60,811 mi
Last recorded60,811 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP11 ZWH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 60,811 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 10 Nov 2025 60,811 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 8 Nov 2024 56,433 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 56,431 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 55,317 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 55,314 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2022 50,080 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 50,080 miles

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

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

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

Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 123,763 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 123,763 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2020 115,487 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 106,651 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre Pressure monitoring Warning On

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 26 Apr 2019 106,573 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre Pressure monitoring Warning On

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 May 2018 98,903 miles

Front Stone chip

Fail 1 May 2018 98,301 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Stone chip

Pass 21 Jul 2017 93,711 miles

Both front tyres worn on the inner and outer edges

Both rear tyres worn on the inner and outer edges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 93,710 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front tyres worn on the inner and outer edges

Both rear tyres worn on the inner and outer edges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 77,831 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 77,831 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 58,244 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen slightly marked by o/s wiper blade

Fail 15 Jul 2015 58,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen slightly marked by o/s wiper blade

Fail 7 Jul 2014 44,789 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 44,789 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 ZWH is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 ZWH, 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 ZWH is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 July 2011.

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