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BF61 ZTZ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,493 mi
Last recorded68,493 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 ZTZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 68,493 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 64,456 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 64,052 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 62,433 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 60,517 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 53,383 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 53,383 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 49,445 miles

Nearside Rear unable to check n/s/r seat belt as dog basket fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2019 46,059 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front wiper blades slightly smearing

Pass 5 Apr 2018 43,077 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear tyres heavily cracked on side walls

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Apr 2017 40,734 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 37,993 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 34,757 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 34,757 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 ZTZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZTZ, 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 ZTZ registered?

BF61 ZTZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 September 2011.

Is BF61 ZTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF61 ZTZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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