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BL60 FMU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

122,985 mi
Last recorded122,985 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL60 FMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 122,985 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2022 122,930 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre exhaust sleeve clamps broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury outer sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded in places

nearside front inner wheel arch cover damaged/broken

rear axle beam corroded

under-trays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2021 111,895 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch linner damage

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear sill damage

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 111,892 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch linner damage

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear sill damage

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 102,547 miles

Nearside Front bumper damage

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside sill damage

Fail 13 Jan 2020 102,546 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front bumper damage

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside sill damage

Pass 4 Feb 2019 91,452 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 79,908 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

offside front side mirror cover damaged (no sharp edges)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 79,908 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

offside front side mirror cover damaged (no sharp edges)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 66,093 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 55,413 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake binding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 44,220 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 37,617 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 37,617 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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BL60 FMU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BL60 FMU, 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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BL60 FMU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 January 2011.

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