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BF61 FNM

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,931 mi
Last recorded96,931 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 96,931 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))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 94,457 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 94,457 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 86,922 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2023 86,917 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake leak. (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 77,582 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 68,444 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 62,353 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 58,040 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 54,040 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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 48,595 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 41,075 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 41,075 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 32,936 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 25,029 miles

All tyre starting to perish.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 FNM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FNM, 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 FNM registered?

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

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