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BJ61 ZPE

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,751 mi
Last recorded130,751 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 ZPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 130,751 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

parking brake lever has long travel

Fail 19 Jun 2025 130,731 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 128,525 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 125,346 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 125,337 miles

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 118,922 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 118,922 miles

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2021 116,537 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight lift (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight lift (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake recorded 19%,it may need adjustment or repair.

Fail 12 May 2021 116,537 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight lift (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight lift (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake recorded 19%,it may need adjustment or repair.

Pass 6 May 2020 103,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 87,433 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 73,095 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2017 61,001 miles
Pass 11 May 2016
Pass 23 Jul 2015 44,218 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 24,421 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 24,420 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little 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 ZPE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,199cc 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 ZPE, 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 ZPE registered?

BJ61 ZPE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 October 2011.

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