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BP11 HJK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

129,850 mi
Last recorded129,850 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP11 HJK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 129,850 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 129,850 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 122,364 miles

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

handbrake travel near limit

Fail 23 Sep 2024 122,364 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

handbrake travel near limit

Pass 13 Sep 2023 111,834 miles

1 l oil pre check

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin near mot min requirements (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Sep 2023 111,833 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment hand brake lever (1.1.15 (f))

1 l oil pre check

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin near mot min requirements (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Sep 2022 100,023 miles

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

handbrake travel near limit

Pass 23 Sep 2021 88,746 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 84,704 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 70,782 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 59,096 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 56,430 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2018 56,430 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 47,254 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 47,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 May 2016 35,866 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 35,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 May 2015 25,905 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 25 May 2015 25,905 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 May 2014 9,195 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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BP11 HJK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BP11 HJK, 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 BP11 HJK registered?

BP11 HJK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 July 2011.

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