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BF61 FDN

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

120,967 mi
Last recorded120,967 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 FDN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 120,967 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 120,967 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2025 107,345 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2024 90,030 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 77,038 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 67,831 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 67,830 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 67,713 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 67,712 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 48,262 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 26,433 miles

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

both rear tyre treads slightly perished

n/s front tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 4 Apr 2018 17,366 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 15,818 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 13,806 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 11,478 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 8,652 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 FDN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 FDN, 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 FDN registered?

BF61 FDN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is BF61 FDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF61 FDN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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