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BD61 NYL

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,103 mi
Last recorded113,103 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 NYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 113,103 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 109,251 miles

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

tpms on

Fail 2 Jan 2025 109,247 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front wiper smearing

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

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

tpms on

Pass 8 Jan 2024 105,376 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear silencer corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 105,347 miles

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

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear silencer corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 100,750 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 95,681 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 95,681 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 92,003 miles

Rear exhaust body highly corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2019 85,796 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 85,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 66,601 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2017 56,623 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Oct 2017 56,623 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 46,309 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 30,728 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)

Slight handbrake travel

Pass 24 Oct 2014 16,988 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 NYL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc 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 NYL, 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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BD61 NYL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 November 2011.

Is BD61 NYL safe to buy?

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