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BJ61 XBK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,251 mi
Last recorded46,251 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 XBK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 20 Apr 2026 46,251 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 31,886 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 29,832 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 27,558 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 25,775 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 22,061 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 15,811 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 13,219 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 10,437 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 8,176 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 5,644 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 1,354 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 XBK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XBK, 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 XBK registered?

BJ61 XBK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 November 2011.

Is BJ61 XBK safe to buy?

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