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BJ11 MKD

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

42,845 mi
Last recorded42,845 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 MKD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 42,845 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 41,353 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 39,595 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 37,637 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 37,635 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 37,608 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel exessive travel on pedal (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 35,526 miles

both front tyres uneven wear wearing oninside edge / close to legal requirement

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 12 Feb 2021 34,132 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 32,916 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 29,464 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 29,464 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 25,772 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 22,580 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70/worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 19,346 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 15,878 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2015 15,878 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 12,322 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 12,321 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 MKD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MKD, 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 MKD registered?

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

Is BJ11 MKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ11 MKD shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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