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BJ11 MLE

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,855 mi
Last recorded16,855 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 16,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 16,473 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 16,017 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 15,650 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 15,374 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2020 15,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 15,068 miles

All four tyres have age related perishing on outer sidewalls.

Fail 23 Jul 2019 15,068 miles

All four tyres have age related perishing on outer sidewalls.

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 14,674 miles

all four road tyres perishing

Pass 1 Aug 2017 14,310 miles

Offside Front Tyre sidewall perishing

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall perishing

Fail 1 Aug 2017 14,310 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Tyre sidewall perishing

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 5 Aug 2016 13,592 miles

fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated but still maintaining a seal

Pass 7 Aug 2015 13,084 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2014 12,181 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 9,648 miles

front no plate cracked

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

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

Is BJ11 MLE safe to buy?

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