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BN61 WGO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,699 mi
Last recorded81,699 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 81,699 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2025 76,468 miles

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

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

Offside Rear number plate light dim

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear wiper not working

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wish bone bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 76,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre inner edge cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear wiper not working

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wish bone bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 69,314 miles

Exhaust heatshield corroded

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 69,314 miles

Exhaust heatshield corroded

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 62,631 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 62,627 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 54,851 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2022 54,851 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested Both sides (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam Both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 48,243 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 43,078 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 43,078 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 39,668 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 39,668 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 32,411 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 26,918 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 22,842 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 17,352 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 WGO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WGO, 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 WGO registered?

BN61 WGO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 November 2011.

Is BN61 WGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN61 WGO shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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