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BJ61 ZPN

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,818 mi
Last recorded122,818 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 ZPN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 122,818 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 115,932 miles

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 worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Oct 2023 109,962 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 109,956 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 103,871 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 97,595 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 89,106 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 82,411 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 72,977 miles

both front tyres on limit

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner and outer edge

Fail 11 Oct 2018 72,977 miles

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

both front tyres on limit

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner and outer edge

Pass 19 Oct 2017 65,236 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 65,236 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 56,888 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 56,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 46,954 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 46,954 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in tread, excessive sidewall wear and slight perishing.

Pass 21 Oct 2014 38,124 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

winter tyres fitted to front wheels at time of test

Fail 21 Oct 2014 38,124 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

winter tyres fitted to front wheels at time of test

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 ZPN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZPN, 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 ZPN registered?

BJ61 ZPN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 October 2011.

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