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BW11 EWR

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,072 mi
Last recorded149,072 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW11 EWR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 149,072 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2025 141,929 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 133,701 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Sep 2024 133,695 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Wheel cylinder burst on test (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Sep 2023 125,695 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 120,906 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 120,906 miles

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

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 116,593 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 105,833 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 94,403 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 80,338 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 73,729 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 73,729 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 72,056 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 72,054 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 62,525 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 62,318 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 50,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 50,878 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 38,604 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 EWR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EWR, 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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BW11 EWR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 July 2011.

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