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BT60 ZYB

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

73,731 mi
Last recorded73,731 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT60 ZYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 73,731 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside indicator tell tale on dash not working

Rear axle corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2025 73,728 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside indicator tell tale on dash not working

Rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2024 72,403 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside indicator tell tale on dash inoperative

Offside Front coil spring incorrectly seated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 70,765 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi slightly leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside indicator tell tale not working on dash

Offside Front coil spring incorrectly seated

fuel cap seal splitting

Fail 11 Dec 2023 70,764 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi slightly leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside indicator tell tale not working on dash

Offside Front coil spring incorrectly seated

fuel cap seal splitting

Pass 13 Dec 2022 68,962 miles

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

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

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front coil spring incorrectly positioned

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 68,930 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front coil spring incorrectly positioned

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 67,301 miles

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

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 67,301 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 65,806 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 64,642 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 61,706 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 61,706 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 55,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm left (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm left (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 48,588 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2016 48,588 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 42,354 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 42,354 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 34,498 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Jan 2015 34,498 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jan 2014 27,363 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 ZYB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 ZYB, 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 ZYB registered?

BT60 ZYB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 January 2011.

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The MOT history for BT60 ZYB shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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