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BV61 PGO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

65,069 mi
Last recorded65,069 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 65,069 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 65,021 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 60,997 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 60,990 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 57,003 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust outter skin surface corroded

Under body covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Mar 2023 52,685 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 50,657 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 50,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep cracks around inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep cracks around inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 45,868 miles

Offside Front Inner o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge of tread

Pass 11 Sep 2020 43,101 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 43,099 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick plus brake dished and lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2019 40,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin near side pads thinner than the off side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing cracking in the tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 36,002 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 31,202 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)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 26,215 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 21,609 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 16,357 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 PGO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PGO, 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 PGO registered?

BV61 PGO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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The MOT history for BV61 PGO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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