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BG61 EAC

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,452 mi
Last recorded77,452 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 EAC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 77,452 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 71,425 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 71,425 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 65,042 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 60,028 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 53,698 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 49,430 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 49,430 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 44,074 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 36,064 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 27,586 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 20,756 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 18,320 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 13,684 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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BG61 EAC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver 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 BG61 EAC, 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 EAC registered?

BG61 EAC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 October 2011.

Is BG61 EAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG61 EAC 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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