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BF61 FNR

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,785 mi
Last recorded16,785 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2025 16,785 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 14,367 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 11,359 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 10,795 miles

Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 10,741 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 10,645 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 10,481 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 10,263 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 10,018 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 9,812 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 9,535 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 9,126 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 FNR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FNR, 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 FNR registered?

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

Is BF61 FNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF61 FNR shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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