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BV61 OUJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

104,046 mi
Last recorded104,046 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 OUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 104,046 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2025 101,898 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 99,275 miles

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))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 99,275 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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 21 Sep 2023 96,655 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 96,641 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 90,545 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2022 90,473 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.030 (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 83,147 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2021 83,147 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 77,718 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 71,678 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 62,575 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 62,575 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Sep 2017 53,733 miles

N/S/Rear tyre has uneven wear

O/S/Front tyre perished cracks in the tread

O/S/Rear tyre perished

Fail 11 Sep 2017 53,638 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

N/S/Rear tyre has uneven wear

O/S/Front tyre perished cracks in the tread

O/S/Rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Sep 2016 44,484 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn.

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Fail 21 Sep 2016 44,484 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn.

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Pass 23 Sep 2015 35,684 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 28,012 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 OUJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OUJ, 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 OUJ registered?

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

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