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J222 TRO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,457 mi
Last recorded97,457 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ222 TRO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 97,457 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 96,449 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 96,447 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 95,132 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 90,985 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 85,013 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 84,308 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 83,915 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 83,487 miles

rear tyres 3mm

Fail 2 Apr 2019 83,451 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 3 Apr 2018 82,168 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear tyres 3-4mm

Pass 30 Mar 2017 69,185 miles

Oil leak leaking into alternator

exhaust front section flexible joint worn/leaking

Fail 30 Mar 2017 69,185 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak leaking into alternator

exhaust front section flexible joint worn/leaking

Pass 4 Apr 2016 59,761 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 48,479 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2015 48,479 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 37,162 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 TRO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 TRO, 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 J222 TRO registered?

J222 TRO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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