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BF61 APY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

79,101 mi
Last recorded79,101 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 APY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 79,101 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2025 72,903 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge & close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 68,057 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 65,179 miles

advise o/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge.advise exhaust flex starting to deteriorate slightly.

Fail 24 Jul 2023 65,179 miles

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

advise o/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge.advise exhaust flex starting to deteriorate slightly.

Pass 25 Jul 2022 63,597 miles

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

advise front exhaust flex starting to deteriorate

Fail 25 Jul 2022 63,597 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

advise front exhaust flex starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Aug 2021 61,686 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 57,061 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 51,471 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 45,266 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 38,823 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 32,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 26,772 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 20,767 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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BF61 APY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 APY, 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 APY registered?

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

Is BF61 APY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF61 APY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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