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BN61 MZU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

91,618 mi
Last recorded91,618 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 MZU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 91,618 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 91,618 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH REAR (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 80,868 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 72,863 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 72,854 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre worn to designed wear limit

Pass 8 Sep 2022 68,503 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 61,837 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 61,837 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 56,339 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 49,855 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 49,855 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 44,040 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 35,935 miles

nsf tyre 3mm

Fail 7 Sep 2017 35,935 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nsf tyre 3mm

Pass 8 Aug 2016 29,789 miles

Nearside Rear rear tyre cracked

Offside Rear Body has an edge caused by damage but not sharp

Offside Rear sill distorted in prescribed area

Offside rear tyre cracked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 29,789 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear rear tyre cracked

Offside Rear Body has an edge caused by damage but not sharp

Offside Rear sill distorted in prescribed area

Offside rear tyre cracked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 25,861 miles

fuel cap/sealing device seal slightly worn

n/s & o/s rear tyres are cracked and are in poor condition

Pass 3 Sep 2014 22,179 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 22,179 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 21,318 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)

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 MZU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol 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 BN61 MZU, 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 MZU registered?

BN61 MZU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 September 2011.

Is BN61 MZU safe to buy?

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