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BG60 DNJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

95,536 mi
Last recorded95,536 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG60 DNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 95,536 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 91,588 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 87,064 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 83,626 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 81,249 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 77,947 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 77,947 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 74,549 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 67,971 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 61,430 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 54,250 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 2 Feb 2017 54,250 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 47,234 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 47,234 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 39,735 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 30,996 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 30,880 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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BG60 DNJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BG60 DNJ, 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 BG60 DNJ registered?

BG60 DNJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 February 2011.

Is BG60 DNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG60 DNJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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