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BW11 EVX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,574 mi
Last recorded90,574 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW11 EVX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 90,574 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 12 Jul 2025 86,541 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2025 86,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 81,396 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH 3M O/S CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH 175.70.14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 74,827 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2023 74,827 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 69,507 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 69,507 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

boot not opening

Pass 6 Jul 2021 59,330 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

front flexi exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2020 53,214 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 48,428 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 41,362 miles

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

front tyres cracking

Pass 15 Jul 2017 36,285 miles

slight cracking on front tyres,heavy cracking on rear tyres

Pass 16 Jul 2016 30,750 miles

rear tyres cracking

Fail 16 Jul 2016 30,750 miles

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 25 Jul 2015 24,953 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 18,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 18,798 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BW11 EVX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc 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 BW11 EVX, 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 BW11 EVX registered?

BW11 EVX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 July 2011.

Is BW11 EVX safe to buy?

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