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BT11 VYP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

124,526 mi
Last recorded124,526 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 124,526 miles

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

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 23 Oct 2025 124,523 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 18 Nov 2024 122,427 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 18 Nov 2024 122,424 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 14 Nov 2023 117,727 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 117,726 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective unable to release reel (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 106,734 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 106,734 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 95,209 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust box delaminating.

Fail 23 Mar 2022 95,205 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 83,028 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 83,028 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 75,630 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 66,739 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 58,035 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking (age)

Offside Rear tyre cracking (age)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 50,234 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 41,033 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 41,033 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported offside front door electrical switches and wiring insecure and un-supported. (1.9.2a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 35,738 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 26,041 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 26,041 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 VYP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VYP, 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 VYP registered?

BT11 VYP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 June 2011.

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