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BJ11 ZPW

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,839 mi
Last recorded104,839 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 ZPW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 104,839 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 98,045 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2021 91,771 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 86,460 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 75,629 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 75,628 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2018 65,528 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 53,616 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 41,378 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)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 36,743 miles

both rear tyres cracking/perished

nearside rear tyre cut but not showing cords

Fail 16 Apr 2015 36,743 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres cracking/perished

nearside rear tyre cut but not showing cords

Pass 16 Apr 2014 29,863 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 29,863 miles

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

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 ZPW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZPW, 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 ZPW registered?

BJ11 ZPW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 April 2011.

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