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BN61 MZE

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,447 mi
Last recorded98,447 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 MZE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 98,447 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 85,845 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 71,869 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 71,869 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 69,631 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 66,030 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 61,116 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 60,399 miles

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 49,834 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 49,834 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 39,290 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 33,802 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 33,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 26,170 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 26,170 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 18,937 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 MZE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN61 MZE, 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 BN61 MZE registered?

BN61 MZE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 September 2011.

Is BN61 MZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN61 MZE shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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