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BJ61 ZPR

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

90,925 mi
Last recorded90,925 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 90,925 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 85,092 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 78,281 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 69,427 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 61,706 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 53,092 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 48,188 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 48,185 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 43,327 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 37,166 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 32,274 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 32,269 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 27,546 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 27,540 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 20,891 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 ZPR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 ZPR, 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 ZPR registered?

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

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