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J40 OOB

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

72,887 mi
Last recorded72,887 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 OOB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 72,887 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 70,243 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 67,428 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 67,428 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 63,052 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 60,769 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 57,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 57,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 53,333 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 50,325 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 47,864 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 45,445 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 44,735 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 41,093 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 41,093 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 31,120 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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J40 OOB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 J40 OOB, 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 J40 OOB registered?

J40 OOB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 June 2011.

Is J40 OOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J40 OOB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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