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C9 BUH

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,046 mi
Last recorded120,046 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 BUH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 120,046 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 120,042 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 114,248 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 107,511 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 107,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 107,511 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 106,602 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NSF+OSF (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NSR+OSR slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 95,431 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, Rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front flexible exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 10 Feb 2020 86,537 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front flexible exhaust system deteriorated

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 75,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 75,438 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S and O/S (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 64,039 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 49,338 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 32,915 miles

Rear tyres slight cracking and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2015 21,485 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 16,365 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres slight cracking

Fail 13 Mar 2014 16,365 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres slight cracking

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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C9 BUH is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 C9 BUH, 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 C9 BUH registered?

C9 BUH is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is C9 BUH safe to buy?

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