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BK61 WVM

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

104,814 mi
Last recorded104,814 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 WVM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 104,814 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 95,040 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Around flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 93,209 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 93,206 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 81,929 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 81,879 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 75,776 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 75,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 75,048 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 72,628 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 69,610 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 69,610 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 64,988 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 58,621 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 58,617 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 49,820 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides slightly misting (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 49,820 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working BOTH lights inop (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides slightly misting (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 39,744 miles

internal headlamp adjuster set to zero to adjust head lamp aim

under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 25 Sep 2015 39,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

internal headlamp adjuster set to zero to adjust head lamp aim

under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 25 Sep 2014 29,520 miles

Nearside Rear 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 WVM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WVM, 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 WVM registered?

BK61 WVM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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