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J77 LYV

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

139,338 mi
Last recorded139,338 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ77 LYV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 139,338 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2026 139,338 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 118,810 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 118,810 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 108,937 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 108,937 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 99,429 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 99,429 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 90,162 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 90,162 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 81,500 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 73,956 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 73,956 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 70,226 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 70,226 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 63,619 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 58,841 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 54,185 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 54,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 48,737 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 48,737 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 38,573 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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J77 LYV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J77 LYV, 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 J77 LYV registered?

J77 LYV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 March 2011.

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