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BT60 WNS

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,469 mi
Last recorded130,469 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 130,469 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 118,326 miles

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

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

both front strut top mounts have slight play

Fail 4 Jul 2024 118,326 miles

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

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

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

both front strut top mounts have slight play

Pass 8 Mar 2023 87,474 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 87,474 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 68,470 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2022 68,466 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 58,444 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 53,021 miles

Full Under Trays Fitted

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 47,145 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Dec 2017 42,912 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 42,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 36,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 Jan 2017 36,830 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Feb 2016 29,851 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 23,565 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 17,961 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 WNS is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WNS, 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 WNS is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 January 2011.

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