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BJ61 BYG

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

62,997 mi
Last recorded62,997 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 BYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 62,997 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Needs to be set to zero for normal use ()

Fail 7 Jan 2026 62,997 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Needs to be set to zero for normal use ()

Pass 8 Jan 2025 57,932 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 52,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 48,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 42,624 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 37,336 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 34,044 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 24,647 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 24,455 miles

Nearside Front 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 25 Oct 2017 22,717 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 19,751 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 16,460 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 13,363 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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BJ61 BYG is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,398cc 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 BJ61 BYG, 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 BJ61 BYG registered?

BJ61 BYG is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 November 2011.

Is BJ61 BYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ61 BYG 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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