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BV61 OSW

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

78,655 mi
Last recorded78,655 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 78,655 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 74,885 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 72,408 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 64,697 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 61,418 miles

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

hand brake lever high and performance close to minimum limit of performance

Pass 4 Oct 2018 53,120 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 48,337 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 48,334 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 45,130 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 36,944 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 30,663 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 OSW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OSW, 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 OSW registered?

BV61 OSW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 November 2011.

Is BV61 OSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV61 OSW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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