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B12 JWD

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,608 mi
Last recorded69,608 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 JWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 69,608 miles

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both upper mounts

Rear Backbox sleeve corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2024 68,453 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 65,392 miles

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both upper mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 65,392 miles

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both upper mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 61,631 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 59,314 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 56,412 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2020 56,412 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper boot detached no longer preventing dirt ingress (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear number plate bulbs inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2019 53,882 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 53,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 48,019 miles

Nearside Front lift in strut top

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 7 Sep 2018 48,016 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front lift in strut top

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Oct 2017 41,595 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 36,740 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Sep 2015 32,861 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 27,301 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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B12 JWD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B12 JWD, 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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B12 JWD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 November 2011.

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