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BG60 YHW

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

43,069 mi
Last recorded43,069 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG60 YHW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 43,069 miles

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 42,723 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 42,496 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2022 42,300 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2022 42,300 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 41,910 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 41,361 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 40,801 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 39,507 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 37,911 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 37,911 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 36,206 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 33,522 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2015 27,253 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2014 20,393 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 YHW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BG60 YHW, 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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BG60 YHW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 January 2011.

Is BG60 YHW safe to buy?

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