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BK61 OCJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,239 mi
Last recorded108,239 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 108,239 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 102,239 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fuel flap missing

Rear exhaust box corroding

engine sump corroding and slight weep

exhaust front flexi and centre sleeve perishing

Fail 19 Sep 2024 102,238 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear fuel flap missing

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s close to limit and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box corroding

engine sump corroding and slight weep

exhaust front flexi and centre sleeve perishing

Pass 20 Sep 2023 94,609 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking, tread @ 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin both edges cracking and tread @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box corroding

engine sump corroding and weeping

exhaust centre sleeve perishing

Fail 19 Sep 2023 94,608 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak engine ()

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking, tread @ 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin both edges cracking and tread @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box corroding

engine sump corroding and weeping

exhaust centre sleeve perishing

Pass 27 Sep 2022 92,393 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear exhaust rear box corroding

engine sump corroding and weeping

Pass 5 Oct 2021 83,182 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 74,436 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 65,181 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 59,641 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 59,641 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 53,324 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 45,415 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 33,239 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 21,378 miles

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

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

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 OCJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OCJ, 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 OCJ registered?

BK61 OCJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 September 2011.

Is BK61 OCJ safe to buy?

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