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BJ61 YGH

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

137,773 mi
Last recorded137,773 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 YGH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 137,773 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 137,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 135,393 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 23 Aug 2024 135,388 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking both sides geater (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 3 Jul 2023 127,811 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front and both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Power steering component has slight seepage from a component both sides front steering gaters (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm and slight pershing cracks

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

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

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 18 May 2022 117,883 miles

All Round 4 Brake disc Are Corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2021 114,316 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 May 2021 114,289 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Jun 2020 104,059 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 98,096 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 94,727 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Sep 2018 94,724 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Sep 2017 83,993 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 71,129 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 71,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 55,734 miles

Bonnet release stiff

Pass 21 Oct 2014 42,183 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 YGH is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 YGH, 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 YGH registered?

BJ61 YGH is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 October 2011.

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