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BV61 BUU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,343 mi
Last recorded99,343 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 BUU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 99,343 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 99,210 miles

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 88,204 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 88,204 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2024 81,485 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 73,371 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 67,045 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 67,045 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Replaced bulb. Done. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 61,309 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 52,995 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 47,105 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

coolant level low

Fail 9 Feb 2019 47,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 22 Nov 2017 38,854 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2017 38,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 32,660 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 28,828 miles

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

Park brake just met requirement 17 %

Pass 11 Sep 2014 24,784 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear wiper blade smearing.

wiper blades smearing slightly.

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 BUU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BV61 BUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV61 BUU registered?

BV61 BUU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 September 2011.

Is BV61 BUU safe to buy?

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