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BF61 EDJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,815 mi
Last recorded72,815 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 EDJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 72,815 miles

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))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 68,460 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 63,153 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 54,408 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 52,974 miles

tpms light on

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +cracking+12 years old (5.2.3 (e))

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

brake pedal spongey

Pass 2 Feb 2022 50,542 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 50,542 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 48,573 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 46,642 miles

both rear tyres / cracks between tread and outer walls

front brake discs lipped

Pass 11 Jan 2019 42,070 miles

both rear tyres / cracks on outer walls and between tread

front brake discs lipped

Pass 5 Jan 2018 36,993 miles

both rear tyres / cracks between tread

front brake pads worn low and discs lipped

Pass 20 Dec 2016 31,714 miles

front brake pads worn low and discs lipped

Pass 4 Jan 2016 25,599 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

front brake discs lipped

Fail 4 Jan 2016 25,599 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

front brake discs lipped

Pass 13 Jan 2015 21,286 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 21,286 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 20,032 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 19,539 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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 EDJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EDJ, 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 BF61 EDJ registered?

BF61 EDJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is BF61 EDJ safe to buy?

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