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H25 BLA

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

59,899 mi
Last recorded59,899 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH25 BLA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 59,899 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust is deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2024 55,203 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 51,578 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 48,051 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 42,920 miles

exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2020 40,226 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 36,571 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 31,142 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 26,076 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 22,747 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 22,747 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 17,599 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 12,853 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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H25 BLA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 H25 BLA, 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 H25 BLA registered?

H25 BLA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 September 2011.

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The MOT history for H25 BLA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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