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BK61 EWO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

45,686 mi
Last recorded45,686 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 EWO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 45,686 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 45,320 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 42,995 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 41,290 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 38,328 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 35,682 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 33,175 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 33,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 31,656 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 29,726 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 27,690 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 24,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 24,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 20,891 miles

front tyres getting low see vhc

raer child seats fitted cant check seat belts

Fail 19 Sep 2015 20,891 miles

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

front tyres getting low see vhc

raer child seats fitted cant check seat belts

Pass 11 Sep 2014 16,242 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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BK61 EWO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BK61 EWO, 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 EWO registered?

BK61 EWO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is BK61 EWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK61 EWO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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