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BT11 LYD

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

69,039 mi
Last recorded69,039 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT11 LYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 69,039 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2024 64,353 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 58,257 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 58,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2022 51,967 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2021 44,369 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 35,483 miles

parking brake travel recommend rear brake check

Pass 10 Jul 2018 31,307 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 31,307 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 27,830 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 23,276 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 21,156 miles

Nearside and Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

Nearside and Offside Rear Tyre(s) cracking

Offside Rear Fuel cap sealer Slightly deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

Fail 7 Jul 2015 21,156 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside and Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

Nearside and Offside Rear Tyre(s) cracking

Offside Rear Fuel cap sealer Slightly deteriorated

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

Fail 20 May 2014 15,433 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside & offside rear tyres cracked.

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 20 May 2014 15,433 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside & offside rear tyres cracked.

rear wiper blade split.

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 LYD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BT11 LYD, 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 LYD registered?

BT11 LYD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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