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BW11 EPJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,312 mi
Last recorded98,312 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW11 EPJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 98,312 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 90,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2024 90,676 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 83,927 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 76,708 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp slightly loose

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 76,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp slightly loose

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front badly worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 71,379 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 64,837 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 55,767 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A area (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 55,757 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working on the side mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A area (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 50,336 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 44,507 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' only just within limits. (8.3.1a)

plastic under skirts fitted.

Pass 13 Jul 2016 40,694 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Jul 2016 40,694 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jul 2015 36,731 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front wipers split

Fail 5 Jul 2014 30,861 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 30,861 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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BW11 EPJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BW11 EPJ, 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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BW11 EPJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 July 2011.

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