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BT11 WTA

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,185 mi
Last recorded123,185 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT11 WTA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 123,185 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on sidewall and in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on sidewall and in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 113,446 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 113,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.5mm worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 104,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And @ 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 95,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 92,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 90,890 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2021 90,884 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2020 87,912 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

timing belt cover is loose and worn

Fail 2 Jul 2020 87,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

timing belt cover is loose and worn

Pass 3 Jul 2019 78,148 miles

both rear tyres perished in tread area

offside front shock has a misting of oil

very slight blow,from exhaust flexible joint(weak)

Pass 10 Jul 2018 67,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

all 4 tyres cracking in tread area

Fail 4 Jul 2018 66,823 miles

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

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

all 4 tyres cracking in tread area

Pass 29 Jun 2017 55,299 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 55,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 46,863 miles

Under Covers Fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2015 35,924 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 26,456 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 WTA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WTA, 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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BT11 WTA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 June 2011.

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