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J44 MPJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

84,422 mi
Last recorded84,422 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 MPJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 84,422 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 79,251 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 79,251 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 74,088 miles

both front top mount has slight play

Pass 29 Mar 2023 68,611 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 66,572 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 57,191 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 51,430 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 51,430 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 44,277 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 40,021 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 31,106 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 31,106 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 21,984 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 14,247 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 6,734 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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J44 MPJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc 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 J44 MPJ, 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 J44 MPJ registered?

J44 MPJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 March 2011.

Is J44 MPJ safe to buy?

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