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BG61 WFB

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,739 mi
Last recorded55,739 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 WFB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 55,739 miles

Nearside headlamp main beam out of alignment

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 55,739 miles

Nearside headlamp main beam out of alignment

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 54,576 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 54,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 52,822 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/s/f and both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 51,246 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 48,776 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 46,764 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 45,863 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 43,072 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 37,946 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 34,177 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 29,645 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 25,904 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 WFB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White 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 WFB, 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 WFB registered?

BG61 WFB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 November 2011.

Is BG61 WFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG61 WFB 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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