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DF60 BJV

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,152 mi
Last recorded99,152 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF60 BJV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 99,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2026 99,152 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 92,556 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 86,036 miles

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

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-Joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 86,036 miles

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

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 79,189 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2022 72,384 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 72,384 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 72,378 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 65,958 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Oct 2021 65,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 60,040 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm and wear on edges (195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4mm and wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 60,040 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm and wear on edges (195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4mm and wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 54,258 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 40,681 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable. (195/55/15)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 20 Sep 2018 40,681 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable. (195/55/15)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2017 30,563 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2016 20,783 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 19,532 miles

underbody covers fitted unable to check some components

Pass 22 Jan 2015 16,784 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Jan 2014 13,844 miles

nearside front lower sill has minor damage

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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DF60 BJV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DF60 BJV, 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 DF60 BJV registered?

DF60 BJV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 January 2011.

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