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BV61 OPD

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,454 mi
Last recorded111,454 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 OPD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2026 111,454 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 102,460 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 101,789 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 89,736 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 81,134 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 75,355 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 75,350 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 73,326 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint weak/ and exhaust system has corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 70,751 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

park brake lever has limited reserve travel

Pass 9 Aug 2018 66,913 miles

both rear tyres cracking on tread wall

Pass 7 Aug 2017 62,226 miles

both rear tyres cracking on tread wall

Pass 9 Aug 2016 54,371 miles

o/s front tyre cracking on side wall

Fail 9 Aug 2016 54,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s front tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 10 Sep 2014 35,744 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 OPD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OPD, 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 OPD registered?

BV61 OPD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 September 2011.

Is BV61 OPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV61 OPD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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