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BJ61 HUP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,252 mi
Last recorded143,252 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 HUP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 143,252 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 136,270 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 136,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 123,740 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 123,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 111,384 miles

Nearside Sill corroded

Offside Sill corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2022 95,617 miles

offside & nearside front position lights not matching

Fail 2 Apr 2022 95,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

offside & nearside front position lights not matching

parking brake efficiency only just met (16%)

Pass 12 Mar 2021 85,662 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 81,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 73,499 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 73,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 61,573 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 61,569 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 48,997 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)

Offside Front side mirror casing missing

Pass 3 Nov 2015 37,920 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear tyres cracked.

Pass 17 Nov 2014 26,707 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 HUP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HUP, 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 BJ61 HUP registered?

BJ61 HUP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 October 2011.

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