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J8 FAN

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

57,343 mi
Last recorded57,343 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 FAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 57,343 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 57,343 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 54,007 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 51,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 46,211 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 42,942 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 41,041 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 38,840 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 36,255 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 30,532 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 30,532 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 21,134 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 13,965 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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J8 FAN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 J8 FAN, 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 J8 FAN registered?

J8 FAN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 December 2011.

Is J8 FAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J8 FAN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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