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BT60 EPN

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,599 mi
Last recorded120,599 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT60 EPN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2023 120,599 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 Sep 2023 120,533 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine oil dipstick broken

excessive corrosion to offside front outer sill

front brake discs worn/poor condition

long travel on park brake lever

wipers not tested as washers not working

Pass 27 Aug 2022 110,402 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lift in top suspension mounting

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

Park brake travel long

Pass 4 Sep 2021 101,064 miles

Long travel on handbrake lever

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

Slight lift in nearside front suspension upper mounting bush

Fail 4 Sep 2021 101,056 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Long travel on handbrake lever

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

Slight lift in nearside front suspension upper mounting bush

Pass 8 Sep 2020 93,915 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 74,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise!! devoid of tread on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise!! devoid of tread on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust system is heavily corroded.

Fail 31 Aug 2019 74,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise!! devoid of tread on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise!! devoid of tread on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear exhaust system is heavily corroded.

Pass 16 Jul 2018 54,810 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 51,885 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 43,457 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 35,992 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 28,883 miles

Both Rear Tyres Perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Jan 2014 20,671 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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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BT60 EPN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BT60 EPN, 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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BT60 EPN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 January 2011.

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