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BJ11 WKY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

100,798 mi
Last recorded100,798 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 WKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 100,798 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH - 195/55 15, ~3mm, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 96,694 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Aug 2024 91,629 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 86,586 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 80,788 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 74,918 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 67,817 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 67,817 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 63,149 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 56,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 51,228 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Feb 2016 47,332 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 42,070 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 31,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre perishing

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 WKY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc 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 WKY, 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 WKY registered?

BJ11 WKY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 March 2011.

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