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BF61 ZVA

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

150,191 mi
Last recorded150,191 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 ZVA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 150,191 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front number plate damaged

Pass 6 Oct 2023 147,041 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 147,040 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 141,035 miles

exhaust corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 130,566 miles

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2020 122,487 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 122,487 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sleeve loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 109,486 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust corroded

Under trays fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2019 109,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust corroded

Under trays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2018 98,172 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 98,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2017 80,658 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 80,658 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 23 Sep 2016 61,886 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner wall

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Nearside and offside rear (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 61,886 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner wall

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Nearside and offside rear (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 47,098 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyre's worn on inside edge

Pass 29 Oct 2014 34,221 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 ZVA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZVA, 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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BF61 ZVA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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