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BD61 WLP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,660 mi
Last recorded92,660 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 WLP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 92,660 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 92,660 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 92,634 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 86,679 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 81,685 miles

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

Offside Head light dip beam light intensity slightly reduced

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

Fail 12 Apr 2021 81,683 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Head light dip beam light intensity slightly reduced

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 63,096 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 63,096 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 58,906 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 50,346 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 47,525 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 41,292 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 41,292 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2014 34,790 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 34,790 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 WLP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 WLP, 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 WLP registered?

BD61 WLP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 December 2011.

Is BD61 WLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD61 WLP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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