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BJ11 VTM

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

41,487 mi
Last recorded41,487 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 VTM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 41,487 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 38,400 miles

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

Rear both tyre over 10 years old 2011

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2024 36,505 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2023 34,444 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 32,613 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 29,930 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 27,908 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 25,559 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 22,694 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 22,694 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 18,782 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 14,981 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 11,267 miles

Nearside front tyrte has a cut on sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 3 Mar 2014 8,701 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VTM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VTM, 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 VTM registered?

BJ11 VTM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 April 2011.

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The MOT history for BJ11 VTM shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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