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BD61 XRN

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,580 mi
Last recorded110,580 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 XRN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 110,580 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 101,618 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 101,609 miles

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2017 89,479 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 75,429 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear binding slightly

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 75,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear binding slightly

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 59,271 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

inline fuel filter damp

offside front tyre worn inner edge

rear shock absorber bump stops perished and split

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 XRN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XRN, 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 XRN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 December 2011.

Is BD61 XRN safe to buy?

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