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BX11 NJZ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,498 mi
Last recorded131,498 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX11 NJZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 131,498 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 131,498 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 123,852 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 122,492 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin in poor condition

Pass 9 Feb 2023 120,100 miles

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

Rear silencer and centre exhaust clamps corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 120,081 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside outer sill and door step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear silencer and centre exhaust clamps corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 112,944 miles

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

rear exhaust back box corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2022 112,944 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2021 107,422 miles

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

front exhaust flexi in poor condition

rear exhaust back box casing in poor condition

Pass 3 Jan 2020 98,744 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 88,572 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 88,572 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 79,043 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 68,548 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 57,434 miles

Oil leak from sump

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 57,434 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak from sump

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 43,936 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 33,628 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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BX11 NJZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BX11 NJZ, 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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BX11 NJZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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