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BS08 CCC

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

61,688 mi
Last recorded61,688 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS08 CCC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 61,688 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2025 55,400 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 50,326 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 44,895 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 44,895 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 37,543 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 37,541 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 37,538 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

scraping from rear brakes both sides

Pass 15 Sep 2021 36,135 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 36,131 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 34,498 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 32,401 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 29,102 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 24,795 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 19,376 miles

rear subframe getting rusty

Pass 11 Sep 2015 18,114 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 15,783 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BS08 CCC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BS08 CCC, 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 BS08 CCC registered?

BS08 CCC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 September 2011.

Is BS08 CCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BS08 CCC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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