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BD61 DYN

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

42,581 mi
Last recorded42,581 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2026 42,581 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2026 42,581 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 41,831 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 41,831 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 40,531 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 37,986 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2023 37,986 miles

Horn not working missing fuse (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 36,064 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 34,140 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 32,425 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 27,994 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 23,711 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 18,905 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 13,883 miles

nearside front and rear tyres are slightly perished

Pass 24 Feb 2015 8,668 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 8,191 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 DYN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BD61 DYN, 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 DYN registered?

BD61 DYN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 December 2011.

Is BD61 DYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD61 DYN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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