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BK61 EVT

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

152,726 mi
Last recorded152,726 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 EVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 152,726 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 152,709 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake . (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both side not working. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage . (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut . (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box corroded badly .

car key damage .

Pass 11 Apr 2025 138,584 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 138,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 135,851 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 130,109 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 121,414 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Jun 2022 121,414 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 116,488 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 116,456 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 116,456 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 110,652 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 99,659 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 99,528 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced on door mirror . (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 May 2017 80,629 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 66,105 miles

nearside rear seat belt lock surround missing

under-trays fitted

Fail 31 May 2016 66,059 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear seat belt lock surround missing

under-trays fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2015 55,096 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 55,096 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 44,609 miles

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

Nearside front tyre nearly bald on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 24 Sep 2014 44,609 miles

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

Nearside front tyre nearly bald on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre bald on outer edge

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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BK61 EVT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BK61 EVT, 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 BK61 EVT registered?

BK61 EVT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 October 2011.

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