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BD61 BKV

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,723 mi
Last recorded89,723 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 BKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 89,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3/4/4 cracks in threads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear bump stop split

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged 4/5/4 worn inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 89,722 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3/4/4 cracks in threads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear bump stop split

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged 4/5/4 worn inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2024 85,434 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 77,837 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 77,831 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 68,341 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 58,707 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 55,207 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 51,333 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 51,333 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 46,341 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 39,590 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 33,093 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 26,183 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 18,986 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BD61 BKV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BD61 BKV, 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 BD61 BKV registered?

BD61 BKV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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