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J88 LNR

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,657 mi
Last recorded139,657 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 LNR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 139,657 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 132,697 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 132,697 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 127,984 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 127,327 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 118,000 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 May 2021 109,667 miles

Front tyres required shortly

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

Pass 11 May 2020 102,264 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 102,264 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 94,158 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 94,158 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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 21 Jun 2017 73,620 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 63,316 miles

under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2015 51,777 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 40,202 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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J88 LNR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J88 LNR, 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 J88 LNR registered?

J88 LNR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 July 2011.

Is J88 LNR safe to buy?

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