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BN61 JVK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

125,069 mi
Last recorded125,069 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 JVK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 125,069 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Corrosion on all prescribed areas, front/rear sub frames, all suspension and all brake components

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both....Replacement recommended (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit...Replacement recommended (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Replacement recommended (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2025 125,054 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Fuel flap broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected Fluid leaking at/in drum (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Corrosion on all prescribed areas, front/rear sub frames, all suspension and all brake components

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both....Replacement recommended (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit...Replacement recommended (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Replacement recommended (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 114,678 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both...Replacement recommended (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Fail 30 Sep 2024 114,678 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Fuel flap broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 50% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both...Replacement recommended (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 2 Oct 2023 105,613 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Replacement recommended (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 30 Sep 2023 105,613 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Fuel filler cap cover broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Replacement recommended (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit...Replacement recommended (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Sep 2022 97,539 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 97,538 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 87,466 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 87,342 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 73,134 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2020 73,134 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2019 64,102 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Back box outer is corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms rear bushes separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 64,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Has no pattern - just a blob of light (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper blade split and not clearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Back box outer is corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms rear bushes separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 45,759 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 45,759 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2017 36,141 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 36,141 miles

Offside Side repeater not working door mirror indicator (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 32,610 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 26,232 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 18,263 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 11,580 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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BN61 JVK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BN61 JVK, 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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BN61 JVK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 September 2011.

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