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FD61 BGZ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,661 mi
Last recorded109,661 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 BGZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 109,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlight starting to fade

Offside Front Headlight starting to fade

Rear middle seat belt stalk trim missing but catch works OK.

Pass 14 Oct 2020 92,541 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 76,245 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 65,954 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 58,006 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 58,006 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 44,571 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread worn inside edge

Fail 10 Dec 2016 44,380 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread worn inside edge

Pass 7 Dec 2015 34,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

underside covers fitted.

Pass 6 Dec 2014 28,186 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Dec 2014 28,186 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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FD61 BGZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FD61 BGZ, 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 FD61 BGZ registered?

FD61 BGZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 December 2011.

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