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BV61 OUH

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

46,421 mi
Last recorded46,421 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 OUH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 46,421 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 38,518 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 34,153 miles

Front Disc lipped

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Slight leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 34,153 miles

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

Front Disc lipped

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Slight leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 28,995 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 24,925 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight brake bind on both front wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 24,925 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight brake bind on both front wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2022 24,918 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 20,770 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 3 Sep 2020 17,658 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 17,658 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 16,901 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 16,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 15,147 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 13,467 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 10,995 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 9,199 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 7,342 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 OUH is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc 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 OUH, 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 OUH registered?

BV61 OUH is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is BV61 OUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV61 OUH shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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