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J26 MYE

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

67,770 mi
Last recorded67,770 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ26 MYE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 67,770 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 61,022 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 55,692 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 46,595 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2023 46,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 39,542 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 35,335 miles

engine has a oil leak/from the sump

Pass 25 Jun 2020 32,654 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 25 Jun 2019 29,519 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 28,055 miles

both front tyres are wearing on there inner edges

Fail 21 Jun 2018 28,054 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

both front tyres are wearing on there inner edges

Pass 29 Jun 2017 21,593 miles

Front Tyres perished

Rear Tyres perished

Pass 15 Jun 2016 14,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished in tread

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished in tread

Pass 26 Jun 2015 8,819 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 5,615 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 MYE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MYE, 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 J26 MYE registered?

J26 MYE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is J26 MYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J26 MYE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J26 MYE have outstanding finance?

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