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BG61 HRK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,083 mi
Last recorded93,083 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 HRK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 93,083 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2026 93,083 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 88,292 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 88,292 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 83,526 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXY PIPE. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 83,526 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXY PIPE. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 77,000 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 66,308 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 58,638 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 58,638 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 52,471 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

Fail 11 Feb 2020 52,471 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm & worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm & perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 45,409 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 42,771 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 37,063 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 27,303 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 27,247 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Sep 2014 18,432 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 HRK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG61 HRK, 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 BG61 HRK registered?

BG61 HRK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 November 2011.

Is BG61 HRK safe to buy?

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