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BK61 FBY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,100 mi
Last recorded107,100 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 FBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 107,100 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 84,852 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 76,001 miles

both front shock absorbers have a misting of oil

buckle/damage to nsf road wheel

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Apr 2017 76,001 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

both front shock absorbers have a misting of oil

buckle/damage to nsf road wheel

osf tyre worn on inner edge

rear pads low

Pass 13 Apr 2016 44,833 miles

Both rear tyre's tread cracking

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges.

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2015 16,615 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 14,855 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 14,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 FBY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FBY, 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 FBY registered?

BK61 FBY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 September 2011.

Is BK61 FBY safe to buy?

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