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BT60 ZTD

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,113 mi
Last recorded121,113 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT60 ZTD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 121,113 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 113,993 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 107,338 miles

ns sill has been repaired and covered in thick underseal

os sill soft

Pass 4 Apr 2023 100,183 miles

ns sill is very soft

Pass 5 Apr 2022 93,506 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 84,666 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 77,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2020 77,680 miles

Exhaust system insecure front to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2019 67,537 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 67,537 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 60,889 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 55,203 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 55,203 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 50,553 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 48,906 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 44,099 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 43,902 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 31,928 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 ZTD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZTD, 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 ZTD registered?

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

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