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BT61 FKW

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,636 mi
Last recorded98,636 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 FKW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2025 98,636 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box decaying

eml light on constant

handbrake requires adjustment or brake repair

Pass 19 Dec 2024 95,874 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 95,874 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 93,376 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 88,930 miles

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

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

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

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Fail 19 Dec 2022 88,930 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

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Pass 9 Dec 2021 83,193 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

TPMS light on dash

Pass 16 Nov 2020 77,680 miles

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

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

Rear wiper blade defective

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 20 Nov 2019 73,064 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 65,649 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

fan belt worn

Fail 21 Nov 2018 65,649 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

fan belt worn

Pass 8 Nov 2017 59,597 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 52,656 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

NSF Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge Close To Ply Cords No Cords Exposed At Time Of Test

Fail 10 Nov 2016 52,656 miles

Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

NSF Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge Close To Ply Cords No Cords Exposed At Time Of Test

Pass 25 Nov 2015 35,070 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 35,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 19,757 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 FKW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FKW, 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 BT61 FKW registered?

BT61 FKW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 December 2011.

Is BT61 FKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT61 FKW shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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