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J2 PJB

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

15,057 mi
Last recorded15,057 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 PJB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 15,057 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 6 Aug 2026 15,057 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2025 14,669 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2024 14,126 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 13,341 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2022 12,802 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2021 12,211 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2020 11,559 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2019 10,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 9,781 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 9,781 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 8,450 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 6,915 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 5,494 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 3,973 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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J2 PJB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White 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 J2 PJB, 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 J2 PJB registered?

J2 PJB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 April 2011.

Is J2 PJB safe to buy?

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