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BN61 UHK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

56,949 mi
Last recorded56,949 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 UHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 56,949 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2026 56,947 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating brake pedal sinks .? (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2025 55,314 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 55,314 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 53,676 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 53,676 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

185 60 r15 mid range toyo on front

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 50,898 miles

small oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2023 50,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

small oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2022 48,351 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

nearside front tyre has cut in side wall

Fail 9 Sep 2022 48,351 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

nearside front tyre has cut in side wall

Pass 10 Sep 2021 45,259 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 40,517 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 38,070 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 38,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 34,434 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 30,891 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 27,996 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 23,779 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 19,918 miles

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 UHK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey 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 BN61 UHK, 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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BN61 UHK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 September 2011.

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