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BF61 FLW

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,513 mi
Last recorded77,513 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 77,513 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 76,749 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 74,039 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 74,036 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area. Strong smell of fuel and fuel dripping from filter, (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 71,254 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 68,750 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracking in centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 65,872 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 62,458 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 58,976 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 57,627 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 57,627 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 51,738 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 45,134 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 39,026 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 34,555 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 26,533 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 FLW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FLW, 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 FLW registered?

BF61 FLW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 September 2011.

Is BF61 FLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF61 FLW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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