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BT61 FKO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

161,936 mi
Last recorded161,936 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 FKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 161,936 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 161,936 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 157,952 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 153,722 miles

Hand brake travel slightly high

Fail 11 Jan 2023 153,671 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Hand brake travel slightly high

Pass 22 Dec 2021 148,741 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 148,741 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 142,375 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 137,863 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 129,287 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 112,080 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

handbrake efficiency low.

Pass 7 Dec 2016 97,310 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly.

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit x4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 77,565 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 77,548 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 59,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 59,586 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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BT61 FKO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 BT61 FKO, 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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BT61 FKO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 December 2011.

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