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BK61 OCC

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

96,605 mi
Last recorded96,605 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 OCC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 96,605 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 96,605 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 89,628 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 89,628 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 83,582 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 77,673 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 71,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Nov 2020 66,564 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 66,564 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 62,844 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners ()

Oil residue around Nearside & offside front driveshaft inner.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights altered back to 0 ()

Fail 2 Dec 2019 62,844 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil residue around Nearside & offside front driveshaft inner.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights altered back to 0 ()

Pass 3 Dec 2018 57,840 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 57,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 52,524 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 46,548 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 40,122 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 40,122 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 34,723 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 34,723 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 OCC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OCC, 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 OCC registered?

BK61 OCC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 November 2011.

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