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GV11 BVC

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,621 mi
Last recorded108,621 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV11 BVC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 108,621 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 104,838 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 104,834 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 98,588 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 90,139 miles

Front Bumper has slight damage

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 90,138 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play and Play in steering rack inner joints have excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Bumper has slight damage

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 80,846 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) has excessive play requires further investigation ()

Pass 22 Jun 2017 71,829 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Jun 2017 71,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jun 2016 64,631 miles

Bulb failure warning on dash

Front tyres worn smooth on edge

Nearside Rear Indicator Lamp has water inside and is dim

Slight play in steering rack

Offside Front Tyre unevenly worn

Pass 29 Jun 2015 49,812 miles

nearside sill damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2014 39,652 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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GV11 BVC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GV11 BVC, 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 GV11 BVC registered?

GV11 BVC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 June 2011.

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