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BJ11 MKE

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,001 mi
Last recorded90,001 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 MKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 90,001 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 84,608 miles

Rear exhaust shield corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2023 74,462 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2023 74,462 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2022 63,386 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2022 63,386 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2021 50,156 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 44,068 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish/crack

Pass 23 Apr 2019 41,701 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Backbox outer skin breaking up.

fuel cap seal perishing.

Pass 8 May 2018 39,401 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 8 May 2018 39,401 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 May 2017 37,739 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 36,411 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 26,916 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre very perished

Fail 27 Jun 2015 26,916 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre very perished

Pass 14 Apr 2014 14,559 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 14 Apr 2014 14,559 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 MKE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red 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 MKE, 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 MKE registered?

BJ11 MKE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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