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BV60 PLU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

145,739 mi
Last recorded145,739 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV60 PLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 145,739 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 140,569 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 140,569 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 134,851 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 131,781 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 125,784 miles

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

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 27 Jan 2022 125,784 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 30 Jan 2021 120,060 miles

Front exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Rear exaust heatshield loose

Pass 22 Jan 2020 115,354 miles

Front Exhaust flexi-pipe sheathing damaged/ worn

Fail 18 Jan 2020 115,350 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust flexi-pipe sheathing damaged/ worn

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 103,576 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2019 103,576 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 88,699 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 88,698 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 70,763 miles

Front Both front tyres wearing on edges slightly

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs are worn and lipped (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 70,763 miles

Front Both front tyres wearing on edges slightly

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs are worn and lipped (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 50,032 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 50,028 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 33,132 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 33,132 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 23,591 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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BV60 PLU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc 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 BV60 PLU, 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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BV60 PLU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 January 2011.

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