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BF61 AOS

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,228 mi
Last recorded94,228 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 AOS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 94,228 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 94,228 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 82,014 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 82,014 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 76,650 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 70,341 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 70,316 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 61,930 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 51,564 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 42,995 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 42,995 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 39,140 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 34,904 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 29,467 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 23,505 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 18,112 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 18,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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BF61 AOS is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc 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 BF61 AOS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF61 AOS registered?

BF61 AOS is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 September 2011.

Is BF61 AOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF61 AOS shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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