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BV61 PEO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

73,897 mi
Last recorded73,897 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 73,897 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front Tyres Cracking In Main Tread Area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 73,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Also Product On Lens Reducing Light Output (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front Tyres Cracking In Main Tread Area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 70,943 miles

Driver sun visor retaining clip broken - Visor can still be stored in the off position.

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower spring seat. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Severe cracking in main tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower spring seat. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Severe cracking in main tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Left hand lamp. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 70,943 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexible joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake insecure Flexible brake hose - Fouling roadwheel on full lock. (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Driver sun visor retaining clip broken - Visor can still be stored in the off position.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Outer lens slightly glazed - Headlamp beam [pattern criteria only just met. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower spring seat. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Severe cracking in main tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Outer lens slightly glazed - Headlamp beam pattern criteria only just met. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower spring seat. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Severe cracking in main tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Left hand lamp. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 67,812 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 67,810 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 64,170 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 58,143 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front exhaust flexi mesh deteriorated

Fail 8 Sep 2022 58,141 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed visible cords to inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald to inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust flexi mesh deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2021 48,438 miles

Central Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 48,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 45,116 miles

Central Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect signs of play to the top shockabsorber mounting when in a raised position (5.3.2 (b))

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

front exhaust flexi mesh deteriorated - minor blow from centre exhaust joint

Pass 5 Sep 2019 42,550 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Top shock absorber mounting has play

Fail 5 Sep 2019 42,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Top shock absorber mounting has play

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 39,746 miles

front exhaust flexi mesh deteriorated

play in the n/s/f top shockabsorber mounting

Fail 6 Sep 2018 39,746 miles

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

front exhaust flexi mesh deteriorated

n/s/f tyre is worn on the edges - outer edge more so

play in the n/s/f top shockabsorber mounting

Pass 30 Aug 2017 36,764 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside rear tyre worn close too legal limits

Offside rear tyre worn close too legal limits

Pass 30 Aug 2016 33,234 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 29,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 29,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 20,913 miles

Oil leak

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 PEO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 PEO, 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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BV61 PEO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 September 2011.

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