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BV61 PDZ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

77,666 mi
Last recorded77,666 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 PDZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 77,666 miles

Coolant leak leaking from coolant expansion tank. tank split

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 75,193 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi- pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 75,192 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi- pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 68,358 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 68,358 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 60,374 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 60,374 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2022 50,548 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 43,828 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front headlamp aim on maximum height but un adjustable due to damaged adjuster

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished outer sidewall / tread very close to inner cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 38,380 miles

Front both front headlamp adjusters broken and will not adjust ( both sides on upper limit)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 38,380 miles

Front both front headlamp adjusters broken and will not adjust ( both sides on upper limit)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 36,025 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald surface and heavily perrished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald surface and heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 36,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald surface and heavily perrished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald surface and heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 33,561 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Mar 2017 30,988 miles

vehicle wet when tested

Fail 8 Mar 2017 30,988 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

vehicle wet when tested

Pass 29 Feb 2016 27,323 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 26,073 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 24,232 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 PDZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PDZ, 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 PDZ registered?

BV61 PDZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 September 2011.

Is BV61 PDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV61 PDZ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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