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BT60 OWU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

112,515 mi
Last recorded112,515 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT60 OWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 112,515 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2025 112,515 miles

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury lower seal under door corroded outside 30 cm prescribed area (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested light out dip beam (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury filler has come away sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 104,238 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both OS and NS (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 104,238 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both OS and NS (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 97,880 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF & OSF wishbione bushes starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 91,988 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 86,842 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 80,365 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 72,310 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 62,756 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 55,497 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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1757014 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2017 53,666 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 44,370 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 36,884 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r shock absorber has slight play in top mount under load

Pass 15 Jun 2015 36,884 miles

o/s/r shock absorber has slight play in top mount under load

Pass 18 Jun 2014 26,137 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 23,480 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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BT60 OWU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 BT60 OWU, 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 BT60 OWU registered?

BT60 OWU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 January 2011.

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