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DP11 BZL

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

94,722 mi
Last recorded94,722 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP11 BZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 94,722 miles

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))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 92,524 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 90,020 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 87,594 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 85,601 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 82,973 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 80,879 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 78,589 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 76,746 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))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 76,743 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 70,958 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 70,958 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 61,653 miles

slight play nsf anti roll bar link

underbody covers fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2016 61,614 miles

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

slight play nsf anti roll bar link

underbody covers fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2016 61,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 43,302 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 20,887 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 20,180 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 11 Jun 2014 20,180 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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DP11 BZL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DP11 BZL, 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 DP11 BZL registered?

DP11 BZL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 July 2011.

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