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BF61 FLN

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

85,801 mi
Last recorded85,801 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 FLN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 85,801 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2026 85,801 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Both headlamp aims have slightly poor pattern

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 81,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Can not open from inside (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2025 81,039 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Can not open from inside (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 77,325 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 77,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 73,190 miles

Central Front exhaust flexi mesh coming away

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 67,561 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 60,814 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 60,814 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjuster - not working (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 54,544 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 54,544 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 50,144 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 50,144 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 48,857 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 47,715 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 44,702 miles

parking permit mounted in swept area on drivers side better if positioned where tax disc was

Fail 5 Aug 2016 44,702 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

parking permit mounted in swept area on drivers side better if positioned where tax disc was

Pass 2 Sep 2015 39,963 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 39,963 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 34,862 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 FLN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FLN, 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 FLN registered?

BF61 FLN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 September 2011.

Is BF61 FLN safe to buy?

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