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917 JBP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

48,858 mi
Last recorded48,858 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration917 JBP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 48,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 47,560 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 45,556 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 45,556 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside main beam bulb fitted incorrectly

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 42,279 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 42,279 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 40,213 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 37,090 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 35,266 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Apr 2019 31,519 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 28,133 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 24,519 miles

fuel cap seal perished and cracked but still sealing

Fail 30 Mar 2017 24,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

fuel cap seal perished and cracked but still sealing

Pass 24 Mar 2016 20,231 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 15,827 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 11,425 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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917 JBP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 917 JBP, 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 917 JBP registered?

917 JBP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 April 2011.

Is 917 JBP safe to buy?

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