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BD60 UFK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

149,174 mi
Last recorded149,174 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD60 UFK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 149,174 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Jul 2026 149,144 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 136,837 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyre front and rear nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

front registration slightly damaged

slight surface corrosion on the rear axel frame

Fail 4 Jul 2025 136,828 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak box corroded (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyre front and rear nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

front registration slightly damaged

slight surface corrosion on the rear axel frame

Pass 3 Jul 2024 122,412 miles

Central Exhaust sleeve loose

Clutch high

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

Front Number plate damage

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Service light on

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 122,410 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust sleeve loose

Clutch high

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

Front Number plate damage

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Service light on

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 112,204 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 109,108 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 103,501 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Dec 2021 103,501 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Dec 2020 98,312 miles

Nearside Front top suspension mount has free play

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Dec 2020 98,310 miles

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

Nearside Front top suspension mount has free play

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Dec 2019 92,857 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 92,854 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 83,576 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 74,586 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 74,586 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 67,595 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 59,813 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 59,813 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 49,245 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 49,245 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 38,580 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 38,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 UFK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 UFK, 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 UFK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 January 2011.

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