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BF61 FLP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

108,601 mi
Last recorded108,601 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 108,601 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 106,884 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 106,884 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 104,905 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 102,764 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 102,636 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 93,688 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 93,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 79,730 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 79,730 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 61,020 miles

Under-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 29 Oct 2018 61,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

front brake disks have slight surface corrossion

Pass 18 Apr 2018 57,489 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 57,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 46,005 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 46,005 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 36,173 miles

both rear tyres slightly perishing

Pass 5 Mar 2015 28,211 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 25,476 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 25,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 FLP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FLP, 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 FLP registered?

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

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