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BD11 JXU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

95,670 mi
Last recorded95,670 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD11 JXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 95,670 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 95,666 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 17 Mar 2025 89,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tyre perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 82,826 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Mar 2023 77,902 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 77,902 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 75,289 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 75,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 71,647 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 69,942 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 66,619 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 66,619 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2018 63,760 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 63,757 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 59,358 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 59,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 55,088 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 49,752 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 49,752 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 42,212 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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BD11 JXU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BD11 JXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD11 JXU registered?

BD11 JXU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 June 2011.

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