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BV61 OSD

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,801 mi
Last recorded131,801 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 OSD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 131,801 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 129,457 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 122,039 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

exhaust box corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2024 122,039 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2023 121,041 miles

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

Parking brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S N/S front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 116,857 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play O/S N/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 116,857 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play O/S N/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 103,366 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 96,328 miles

oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2019 96,328 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2018 86,436 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 86,436 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

oil preasure warning light on

Pass 12 Oct 2017 73,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 73,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 59,465 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front n.o. plate damaged

Fail 1 Oct 2016 59,465 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front n.o. plate damaged

Pass 24 Oct 2015 45,718 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

Front No plate cracked

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 30,860 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 OSD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OSD, 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 OSD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 November 2011.

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