2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · BN61 YFC
2011 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 26 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 148,455 miles. MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,455 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BN61 YFC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2025
- 148,455 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BN61 YFC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Volkswagen Polo (BN61 YFC) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
BN61 YFC Mileage History
- 22/08/2022114,569 mi
- 04/08/2023127,282 mi+12,713 mi
- 13/08/2024140,882 mi+13,600 mi
- 22/08/2025148,455 mi+7,573 mi
- 22/08/2025148,455 mi
Average of roughly 11,290 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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