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BN61 VNB

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

28,049 mi
Last recorded28,049 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 28,049 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 27,346 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 27,346 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 26,802 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 24,163 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear seats folded down

Pass 7 Sep 2021 22,748 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 21,941 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 21,287 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 20,398 miles

Handbrake lever has travel

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 19,608 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 14 Sep 2016 18,493 miles

Both front outer sidewalls perishing

Both front tyre treads cracking

Both front tyres wearing low inner & outer edges

OSR outer sidewall perishing

OSR tyre tread cracking

Pass 24 Sep 2015 14,696 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 11,257 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 VNB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 VNB, 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 VNB registered?

BN61 VNB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 September 2011.

Is BN61 VNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN61 VNB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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