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BW11 CYX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,359 mi
Last recorded74,359 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW11 CYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 74,359 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 66,581 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 66,581 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 57,110 miles

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

under floor panel fitted unable to check some components

Fail 26 Jun 2024 56,907 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

under floor panel fitted unable to check some components

Pass 27 Jun 2023 47,268 miles

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

under floor panels fitted unable to check some components

Pass 30 Jun 2022 38,047 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 28,246 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 23,264 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 23,207 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 21,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2016 18,444 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 15,202 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 10,705 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 10,705 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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BW11 CYX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BW11 CYX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BW11 CYX registered?

BW11 CYX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 July 2011.

Is BW11 CYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW11 CYX shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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