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BT60 XXW

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

50,278 mi
Last recorded50,278 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 50,278 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 43,889 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both worn to 3mm cracking and over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 38,315 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked and over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 33,169 miles

HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHTT NOT WORKING

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S AND O/S TYRES LIGHT CRACKS IN TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 25,815 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTTOM ARM BUSH ! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front BUMP STOP BROKEN !

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTTOM ARM BUSH ! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 18,170 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 14,311 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 15 Feb 2020 14,311 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 10,470 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 7,547 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 7,153 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 6,971 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 6,306 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Feb 2014 5,536 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 XXW 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 92.9%.

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 XXW, 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 XXW registered?

BT60 XXW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 February 2011.

Is BT60 XXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT60 XXW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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