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BD61 SFK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

76,690 mi
Last recorded76,690 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 SFK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 76,690 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Under trays fitted obscuring inspection of some items

Fail 17 Nov 2025 76,690 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Under trays fitted obscuring inspection of some items

Pass 15 Nov 2024 72,622 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 68,292 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Nov 2023 68,237 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Nov 2022 64,102 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 64,102 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 59,932 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre age cracked

Nearside Rear tyre age cracked

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

Offside Front tyre age cracked

Offside Rear tyre age cracked

Fail 5 Nov 2021 59,932 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre age cracked

Nearside Rear tyre age cracked

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

Offside Front tyre age cracked

Offside Rear tyre age cracked

Pass 18 Nov 2020 56,690 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 56,690 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 53,653 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 48,086 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 36,889 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 29,080 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 27,623 miles

Both rear tyre treads cracking

Slight travel on handbrake lever

Pass 18 Nov 2015 25,838 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 23,869 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 SFK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SFK, 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 SFK registered?

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

Is BD61 SFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD61 SFK shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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