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BD61 DXJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,714 mi
Last recorded90,714 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 DXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 90,714 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 90,711 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 86,733 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 86,730 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 82,828 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 78,193 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 73,853 miles

Under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 25 Nov 2020 69,572 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 65,699 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 58,678 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 58,676 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 49,835 miles

Slight cracking in tread and sidewalls on both rear tyres

Fail 24 Nov 2017 49,835 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight cracking in tread and sidewalls on both rear tyres

Pass 11 Nov 2016 41,609 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 41,609 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 33,473 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 24,134 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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BD61 DXJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BD61 DXJ, 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 DXJ registered?

BD61 DXJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 November 2011.

Is BD61 DXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD61 DXJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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