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BK61 OBU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

53,071 mi
Last recorded53,071 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 OBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 53,071 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover and/or undertray fitted preventing view

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 27 May 2025 52,574 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 50,963 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 47,635 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 43,110 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 43,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 38,785 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 38,785 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 37,106 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 34,986 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 31,410 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 27,233 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 23,491 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 19,290 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 14,940 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 OBU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OBU, 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 OBU registered?

BK61 OBU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 November 2011.

Is BK61 OBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK61 OBU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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