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BF61 FNP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,384 mi
Last recorded46,384 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 46,384 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 46,384 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 43,939 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 43,937 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 42,640 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 40,968 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 40,176 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 39,601 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 38,374 miles

Central Front flexi section of exhaust deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 1 Jun 2018 37,419 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 37,416 miles

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

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 34,864 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 31,275 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 24,412 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 23,511 miles

front number plate split

hand brake travel high

rear tyres starting to get close to wear indicators

small crack to n/s windscreen

wiper graze to screen

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 FNP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc 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 FNP, 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 FNP registered?

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

Is BF61 FNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF61 FNP shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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