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BK61 OCL

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,207 mi
Last recorded97,207 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 97,207 miles

manufactures under trays fitted

Fail 19 Dec 2025 97,207 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

manufactures under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2025 89,455 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025 89,453 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 75,871 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

manufactures under trays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2022 75,375 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 72,903 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 69,723 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 63,790 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 50,708 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 38,893 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)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 27,161 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 18,640 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 14,234 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 14,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 OCL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey 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 OCL, 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 OCL registered?

BK61 OCL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 October 2011.

Is BK61 OCL safe to buy?

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