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BD60 SZP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

112,842 mi
Last recorded112,842 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD60 SZP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 112,842 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 112,150 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 104,977 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 104,654 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 96,180 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 87,415 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Service brake pedal has long travel

Fail 16 Dec 2021 87,404 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working on wing mirror casing! (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both! (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake bleeding recommended if required!

Engine oil low!

Front Air intake duct missing!

Front Brake fluid needed inspection or Refill if required!

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Servicing recommended!

Pass 16 Dec 2020 78,757 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

NSR + OSR bump stops deteriorated

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVILY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVILY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2020 78,751 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

NSR + OSR bump stops deteriorated

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVILY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVILY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 68,224 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 64,213 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 64,210 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 59,930 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre wall inner wall perished cracked

Pass 1 Jul 2016 55,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit age cracked all round (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit age cracked all round (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit age cracked all round (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit age cracked all round (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 30 Jun 2016 55,817 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Age cracked all around (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre age cracked all around ***Strong*** Advisory

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

Offside Front Tyre age cracked all around ***Strong*** Advisory

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit age cracked all around (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Jul 2015 51,551 miles

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

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

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

rear wiper worn

Fail 29 Jun 2015 51,551 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

rear wiper worn

Pass 28 Jun 2014 47,541 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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BD60 SZP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BD60 SZP, 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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BD60 SZP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 February 2011.

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