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BT60 WDM

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

97,420 mi
Last recorded97,420 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 97,420 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 97,420 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle Handle broken (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 94,318 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2025 94,318 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 85,455 miles

Front Indicator tell tail not working

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Drum stick (2.3 (a) (i))

tpms light showing a fault

Pass 10 Jan 2024 75,703 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 75,703 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 65,894 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 65,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 61,549 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil level on min

slight play n/s front steering

Pass 15 May 2020 59,046 miles

slight play n/s/f steering system

Fail 14 May 2020 59,046 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

slight play n/s/f steering system

Pass 4 Jun 2019 58,471 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 56,066 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2019 56,066 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 49,579 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

high level stop light not working

Pass 6 Jan 2017 40,888 miles

high level stop light not working

nearside door mirror cover missing

Fail 6 Jan 2017 40,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

high level stop light not working

nearside door mirror cover missing

Pass 11 Jan 2016 33,502 miles

OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED

Fail 8 Jan 2016 33,502 miles

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

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED

Fail 12 Jan 2015 26,225 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 26,225 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 19,783 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 19,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 WDM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WDM, 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 WDM registered?

BT60 WDM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 January 2011.

Is BT60 WDM safe to buy?

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