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BD61 YJP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,880 mi
Last recorded62,880 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 YJP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 20 Jan 2026 62,880 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 58,965 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 55,743 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 52,185 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres 2.5mm-3mm 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 46,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 42,398 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2020 37,754 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 33,371 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 27,353 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 20,950 miles

Both rear tyres perished and cracked...[175-70-14].

Offside Front tyre worn close to legal limit [perished]

Pass 9 Dec 2015 16,560 miles

both front tyres starting to wear low 3mm 175/70/14

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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BD61 YJP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BD61 YJP, 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 BD61 YJP registered?

BD61 YJP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 December 2011.

Is BD61 YJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD61 YJP shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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