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BJ61 YGG

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,881 mi
Last recorded84,881 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 84,881 miles

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

Rear Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2025 79,231 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 79,231 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 79,183 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Front sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Front sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 73,394 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 66,510 miles

Engine has slight oil leak

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Nearside sill damaged

Offside front shock corroded

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Slight splitting to both front wishbone rear bushes

Wipers poor

Fail 27 Feb 2023 66,510 miles

Engine has slight oil leak

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

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

Nearside sill damaged

Offside front shock corroded

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Slight splitting to both front wishbone rear bushes

Wipers poor

Pass 2 Apr 2022 60,193 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2022 60,193 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 54,005 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 53,516 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 50,472 miles

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))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 45,546 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 41,104 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 37,542 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 32,525 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 25,374 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 YGG is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YGG, 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 YGG registered?

BJ61 YGG is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 November 2011.

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The MOT history for BJ61 YGG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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