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BK61 LUP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

43,519 mi
Last recorded43,519 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 LUP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 43,519 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Door Damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 41,142 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Door Damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2024 38,740 miles

Nearside Front door has damaged

Pass 8 Sep 2023 36,582 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Sep 2023 36,582 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Sep 2022 33,602 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 33,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle Identification Number not legible (0.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 29,999 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 29,999 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 27,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 24,210 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 20,732 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 18,339 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 15,168 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 12,688 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 10,585 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 LUP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey 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 LUP, 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 LUP registered?

BK61 LUP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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