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B24 MJW

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

71,411 mi
Last recorded71,411 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB24 MJW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 71,411 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Sill has corrosion hole, not within a prescribed area

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Sill has advanced corrosion, not within a prescribed area

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2026 71,411 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Sill has corrosion hole, not within a prescribed area

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Sill has advanced corrosion, not within a prescribed area

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 65,840 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2025 65,838 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn whshbone rear monting and o/sfront (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 61,797 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 55,161 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 55,161 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter at tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 49,907 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 46,573 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 43,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper split (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust back box outer skin corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2019 38,154 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 34,755 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 31,154 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 28,572 miles

Emissions too clean to register

Pass 23 Jun 2015 25,070 miles

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

emissions to clean to register

Pass 27 Mar 2014 17,943 miles

nearside front tyre inner shoulder almost devoid of tread.

offside front tyre inner shoulder devoid of tread

Fail 27 Mar 2014 17,943 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

nearside front tyre inner shoulder almost devoid of tread.

offside front tyre inner shoulder devoid of tread

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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B24 MJW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 B24 MJW, 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 B24 MJW registered?

B24 MJW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 April 2011.

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The MOT history for B24 MJW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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