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J222 JBJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,953 mi
Last recorded46,953 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ222 JBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2026 46,953 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 46,263 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 45,684 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 45,061 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 44,053 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 42,704 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 41,211 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 38,257 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 35,350 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2017 28,644 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 23,829 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 19,355 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 15,611 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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J222 JBJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J222 JBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J222 JBJ registered?

J222 JBJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 March 2011.

Is J222 JBJ safe to buy?

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