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BJ11 VHR

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

171,944 mi
Last recorded171,944 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 171,944 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 171,944 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 161,699 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Sill damaged- dented

Various small windscreen chips, N/S lower corner glass delamination but not affecting view.

Fail 10 Oct 2023 161,693 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Badly damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Sill damaged- dented

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Various small windscreen chips, N/S lower corner glass delamination but not affecting view.

Pass 10 Oct 2022 150,979 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 150,979 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 129,886 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 125,634 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 112,721 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 99,244 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 84,662 miles

Bracket mounted to the clutch and brake pedal

Fail 7 Mar 2017 84,662 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened very bad lipped (3.5.1i)

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

Bracket mounted to the clutch and brake pedal

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

Nearside Rear brake bonding on

Pass 14 Mar 2016 72,393 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 55,898 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 39,281 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 VHR 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 73.3%.

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 VHR, 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 VHR registered?

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

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