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BV61 OTW

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

123,255 mi
Last recorded123,255 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 OTW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 123,255 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 123,254 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Sep 2024 110,685 miles

Nearside headlamp slightly insecure

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

service light on

Fail 16 Sep 2024 110,685 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

nearside headlamp slightly insecure

service light on

Fail 16 Sep 2024 110,685 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside headlamp slightly secure

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

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

service light on

Pass 25 Sep 2023 96,907 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 85,359 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 72,818 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 67,083 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 62,492 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 56,473 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 56,473 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 48,898 miles

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

hand brake high

Fail 5 Oct 2017 48,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

hand brake high

Pass 18 Nov 2016 46,442 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Nov 2016 46,442 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Nov 2015 42,303 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 42,265 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 30,900 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

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 OTW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OTW, 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 OTW registered?

BV61 OTW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 November 2011.

Is BV61 OTW safe to buy?

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