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BJ11 BXZ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,556 mi
Last recorded103,556 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 BXZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 103,556 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 103,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 95,378 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 95,378 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2023 90,513 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General under body corrosion.

Fail 9 May 2023 90,513 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General under body corrosion.

Pass 29 Apr 2022 83,061 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 79,934 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 79,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 May 2020 76,308 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect x 2 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 60,522 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 46,162 miles

Offside Rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 27 Feb 2017 33,047 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 19,637 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 15,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 15,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Mar 2014 9,903 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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BJ11 BXZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BJ11 BXZ, 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 BJ11 BXZ registered?

BJ11 BXZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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