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BJ11 HWL

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,652 mi
Last recorded82,652 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 82,652 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 80,734 miles

handbrake has only just met minimum requirements requires servicing

Pass 5 Oct 2023 79,348 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 77,999 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 77,999 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 76,631 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 75,743 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 73,159 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing Inner Edge

Handbrake Reserve Travel Just Met

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Apr 2019 73,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake Reserve Travel Just Met

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Apr 2018 67,984 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 63,011 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 54,167 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2016 54,167 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2015 44,008 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 31,939 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 HWL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BJ11 HWL, 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 BJ11 HWL registered?

BJ11 HWL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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