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BJ61 VCD

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,212 mi
Last recorded147,212 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2021
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 VCD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2021 147,212 miles

Front oil leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 142,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 128,520 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 128,519 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 105,333 miles

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

Suspect oil leak from gearbox.

Fail 18 Oct 2018 105,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Space saver fitted to vehicle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspect oil leak from gearbox.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Nov 2017 84,407 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 84,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 62,959 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 44,905 miles

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

Rear tyre(s) showing slight deterioration inside tread

Pass 25 Oct 2014 28,631 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VCD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VCD, 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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BJ61 VCD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 October 2011.

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