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BK61 EWJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

141,072 mi
Last recorded141,072 miles
Recorded on2 May 2022
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 EWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2022 141,072 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

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

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2021 130,225 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on tread surface

Pass 19 Jun 2019 125,815 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 125,815 miles

Offside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 122,159 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 11,506 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both sides front suspension slightly play. (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 11,506 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides front brake pads. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides front brake discs scored. (3.5.1i)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both sides front suspension slightly play. (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Oct 2016 95,672 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2016 95,672 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 79,260 miles

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracks

child seat fitted in rear,not allowing full inspection of rear seatbelts

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2015 79,260 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracks

child seat fitted in rear,not allowing full inspection of rear seatbelts

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2014 60,021 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

Fail 9 Oct 2014 60,021 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

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 EWJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EWJ, 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 BK61 EWJ registered?

BK61 EWJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 October 2011.

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