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BV61 BVC

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,418 mi
Last recorded112,418 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 BVC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 112,418 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 108,582 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2025 108,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 104,254 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 97,356 miles

Exhaust noisy all (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 94,529 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 91,396 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 90,651 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 90,651 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 84,992 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2019 84,992 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 75,546 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 67,687 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 67,687 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 47,414 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 47,414 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 28,970 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 11,556 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 BVC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BVC, 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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BV61 BVC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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