MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,107 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush/Mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush/Mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Heavily Stepping/Out of Shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush/Mounting Bonding Deteriorating Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall Damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre Tread Low Stepping Inner
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Outer Sidewall Damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Engine Undertray Insecure (Rattling)
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush/Mounting Bonding Deteriorating Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Day Running Light Not Working
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall Damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre Tread Low Stepping Inner
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Outer Sidewall Damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Parking Brake Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair
Nearside Front door damaged.
engine cover & under tray fitted. engine cover loose.
EMISSIONS TO CLEAN FOR READ OUT
ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED
Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
EMISSIONS TO CLEAN FOR READ OUT
ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?
Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.
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FN61 BKE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 FN61 BKE, 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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FN61 BKE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 December 2011.
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