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J26 BHA

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

92,746 mi
Last recorded92,746 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ26 BHA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 92,746 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 78,126 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 66,284 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 59,864 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2023 59,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 55,265 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 53,885 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 47,672 miles

both front tyres showing signs of wear on inner edges

Pass 13 Sep 2019 42,747 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 36,422 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 36,411 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 30,453 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 21,560 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 21,557 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 11,975 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 11,975 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 9,294 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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J26 BHA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,199cc diesel 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 J26 BHA, 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 J26 BHA registered?

J26 BHA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 September 2011.

Is J26 BHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J26 BHA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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