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BN61 HND

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,267 mi
Last recorded84,267 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 HND
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 84,267 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 78,827 miles

rear exhaust box outer casing rusted

Pass 3 Jan 2024 74,805 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 69,530 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 69,530 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2022 64,080 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 64,080 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 61,997 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Dec 2020 61,997 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jan 2020 59,802 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

undertay fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2019 55,862 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 52,284 miles

Nearside Front pressure low

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 31 Dec 2016 47,776 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2016 47,776 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 42,103 miles

rear tyres starting to perish in treads

Pass 8 Jan 2015 38,458 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F tyres wearing close to legal limit.

Fail 5 Jan 2015 38,458 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

N/S/F and O/S/F tyres wearing close to legal limit.

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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BN61 HND is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BN61 HND, 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 BN61 HND registered?

BN61 HND is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 December 2011.

Is BN61 HND safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN61 HND shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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