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BK61 YDD

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

49,709 mi
Last recorded49,709 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 YDD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 49,709 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 42,894 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 42,894 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 40,955 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 40,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 38,371 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 35,737 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 33,271 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 29 Sep 2020 33,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 1 Oct 2019 31,151 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 27,505 miles

Nearside Rear slight cracking in tred

Offside Rear slight cracking in tred

Fail 1 Oct 2018 27,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight cracking in tred

Offside Rear slight cracking in tred

Pass 29 Sep 2017 24,315 miles

rear seats and belts not checked

Pass 30 Sep 2016 21,304 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 21,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 16,922 miles

vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2014 13,875 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 12,757 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2014 12,757 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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 YDD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YDD, 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 YDD registered?

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

Is BK61 YDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK61 YDD shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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