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BN61 WYF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

114,950 mi
Last recorded114,950 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 WYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 114,950 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 114,947 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 111,245 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 111,243 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced side light bulb flashing on and off (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake binding badly

Pass 27 Feb 2024 107,778 miles

Both rear suspension coil springs slightly corroded.

Handbrake lever travel getting high.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Mar 2023 103,765 miles

Both rear shock absorber upper dust covers adrift from top mounts'

Pass 4 Mar 2022 100,058 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 100,039 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak pipe joint clamps missing and exhaust insecure (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 97,036 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 95,377 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 95,367 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 83,895 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 70,898 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 70,898 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 43,885 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 43,885 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 22,507 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 22,507 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 20,281 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 32,515 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 WYF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc 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 WYF, 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 WYF registered?

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

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