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BJ11 WZZ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,222 mi
Last recorded98,222 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 WZZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 98,222 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 88,068 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel low effort near side (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 88,068 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative warning light on (7.1.5 (c))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel low effort near side (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 87,197 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 84,321 miles

Handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 16 Jun 2022 80,646 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 79,253 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 78,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has sidewall repair

Pass 20 Jun 2019 77,152 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 65,218 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 54,724 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 54,724 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 41,325 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 38,118 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 30,443 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 30,443 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 WZZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 WZZ, 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 WZZ registered?

BJ11 WZZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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