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BT11 ONS

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

120,416 mi
Last recorded120,416 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT11 ONS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 120,416 miles

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

Nearside Front upper strut top mounting worn

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear outer and inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front number plate damaged

parking brake travel

Pass 11 Feb 2025 115,280 miles

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills showing corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 115,280 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended stuck (7.1.2 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leakage (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills showing corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 110,092 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill on limit (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm rear bushes delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake travel on limit

Fail 23 Jan 2024 110,092 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended stuck (7.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill on limit (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm rear bushes delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake travel on limit

Pass 20 Jan 2023 104,237 miles

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both flickering etc (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to delaminate etc (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 104,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed starting inner edge/shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both flickering etc (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside 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 wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to delaminate etc (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 100,136 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 97,534 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 87,340 miles

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

Nearside Front strut misting

Offside Front strut misting

Pass 15 Feb 2019 76,462 miles

Front Wiper poor

Handbrake nearly and max travel

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 67,049 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 66,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 59,827 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 52,417 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 36,727 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 36,727 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 19,512 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 no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 19,512 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 ONS is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 ONS, 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 ONS registered?

BT11 ONS is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 May 2011.

Is BT11 ONS safe to buy?

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