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BJ61 ZPT

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,488 mi
Last recorded98,488 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 ZPT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 98,488 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 98,488 miles

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

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

front brake pads worn low discs corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2025 91,207 miles

front inner discs corroded

oil filter housing leaking slightly

Fail 3 Feb 2025 91,207 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front inner discs corroded

oil filter housing leaking slightly

Pass 30 Jan 2024 87,559 miles

front inner discs corroded

front tyres worn uneven

Fail 30 Jan 2024 87,559 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

front inner discs corroded

front tyres worn uneven

Pass 19 Jan 2023 85,820 miles

front inner discs corroded

nearside front coil spring corroded badly

offside rear park brake figures only just met

Fail 19 Jan 2023 85,820 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

front inner discs corroded

nearside front coil spring corroded badly

offside rear park brake figures only just met

Pass 28 Jan 2022 79,237 miles

front inner brake discs corroded badly

Fail 28 Jan 2022 79,237 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

front inner brake discs corroded badly

Pass 1 Feb 2021 71,941 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 64,578 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 64,578 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 48,420 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 48,420 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 41,006 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside and nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 36,963 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 31,594 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 31,594 miles

Headlamp aim too high Offside and nearside (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 26,423 miles

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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 ZPT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZPT, 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 ZPT registered?

BJ61 ZPT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 October 2011.

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