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BJ61 YGK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

69,709 mi
Last recorded69,709 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 YGK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 69,709 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 69,708 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/70R14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 May 2025 62,395 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2025 62,395 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2024 58,007 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 50,873 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 48,112 miles

fuel filter slightly corroded but not leaking

Pass 11 Aug 2021 43,966 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 41,067 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 37,598 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 33,098 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 33,098 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 28,897 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 28,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 24,540 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 20,038 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/S/F BUMPER SPILT NO SHARPE EDGES

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stickers in o/s/f top and bottom of screen not affecting view

Pass 19 Aug 2015 20,038 miles

N/S/F BUMPER SPILT NO SHARPE EDGES

Stickers in o/s/f top and bottom of screen not affecting view

Pass 11 Aug 2014 14,505 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 14,505 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 YGK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YGK, 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 YGK registered?

BJ61 YGK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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The MOT history for BJ61 YGK shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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