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BT11 ACY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,046 mi
Last recorded57,046 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT11 ACY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 57,046 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 57,027 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high BOTH FRONT (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure MOUNTINGS BROKEN (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 47,083 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 47,083 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 44,834 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 42,204 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 39,348 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 34,786 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 28,810 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 24,414 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 19,420 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 14,782 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 11,414 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 7,509 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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BT11 ACY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BT11 ACY, 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 BT11 ACY registered?

BT11 ACY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 June 2011.

Is BT11 ACY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT11 ACY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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