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BV61 BTE

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,324 mi
Last recorded104,324 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 BTE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 104,324 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

corrosion of n/s front of outer sill

excessive corrosion of o/s front of outer sill not within prescribed area load bearing point

Pass 4 Oct 2024 92,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 92,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 81,565 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 74,045 miles

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

front lower exhaust flexible pip corroded/separating/slight blowing

Pass 2 Sep 2021 67,843 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 60,913 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2019 52,523 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2018 41,907 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 31,942 miles

handbrake lever close to reserve travel limit

Fail 31 Aug 2017 31,942 miles

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

handbrake lever close to reserve travel limit

Pass 21 Sep 2016 23,293 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 14,730 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 11,815 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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BV61 BTE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BV61 BTE, 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 BV61 BTE registered?

BV61 BTE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 September 2011.

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