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BT60 OWV

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,011 mi
Last recorded86,011 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT60 OWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2026 86,011 miles

Rear EXHAUST CORRODED

Fail 19 Jul 2026 86,011 miles

Front Position lamp not working BOTH (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 16 Oct 2025 82,528 miles

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

Rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 16 Oct 2025 82,526 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 3 Oct 2024 81,695 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2024 81,695 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2023 80,998 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust flexy deteriorating

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorating

Pass 10 Oct 2022 80,185 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 80,174 miles

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near side outer sill corroded too excess (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 79,635 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 76,054 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 72,454 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated near reserve travel limit (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 64,278 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 64,278 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 55,529 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 55,500 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 47,106 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 47,103 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 39,862 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre cracked.

Fail 30 Dec 2014 39,862 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre cracked.

Pass 27 Dec 2013 28,284 miles

front pads low + discs corroded

front tyres 3mm

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 OWV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BT60 OWV, 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 OWV registered?

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

Is BT60 OWV safe to buy?

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