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BN61 YSX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

85,186 mi
Last recorded85,186 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 YSX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 85,186 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 85,181 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 80,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner outer edges and cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner /cracked and nail at inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 80,876 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner outer edges and cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner /cracked and nail at inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 73,827 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 66,928 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 66,919 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear O/S HANDBRAKE WORKING, REDUCED EFFORT.

Pass 2 Nov 2021 60,249 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 60,243 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested INOP...... (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 53,655 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 41,824 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 41,824 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 34,364 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 29,305 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 May 2017 29,305 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 24,392 miles

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

Rear tyre walls perished

Pass 14 Nov 2014 16,372 miles

nearside front tyre wall damaged

offside front tyre wall damaged

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 YSX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YSX, 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 YSX registered?

BN61 YSX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is BN61 YSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN61 YSX shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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