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BG61 BZJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,195 mi
Last recorded101,195 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 BZJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 101,195 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1757014 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 85,568 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 70,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1757014 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1757014 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1757014 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2019 56,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1757014 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1757014 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 44,739 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 32,407 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 27,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 22,680 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 22,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 17,363 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 17,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BG61 BZJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BG61 BZJ, 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 BG61 BZJ registered?

BG61 BZJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 November 2011.

Is BG61 BZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG61 BZJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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