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JC11 FLY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

90,009 mi
Last recorded90,009 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJC11 FLY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 90,009 miles

Exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 17 Feb 2026 90,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust box in poor condition

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner shoulder wear, cords or ply not yet exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cords or ply not yet exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 83,242 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 76,162 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top suspension mounting has free play but not excessive. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 76,162 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top suspension mounting has free play but not excessive. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 70,313 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall on both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front headlight insecure but not likely to become detached

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 65,136 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside headlight insecure but not likely to fall out

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

Fail 12 Feb 2022 65,136 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside headlight insecure but not likely to fall out

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 59,385 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Wiper blade smear

Rear exhaust box corroded outer layer

TPMS light on

Fail 15 Feb 2021 59,385 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wiper blade smear

Rear exhaust box corroded outer layer

TPMS light on

Pass 17 Feb 2020 55,447 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 55,447 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 48,387 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

slight hand brake travel

Fail 18 Feb 2019 48,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS light on

slight hand brake travel

Pass 21 Mar 2018 41,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 24 Mar 2017 29,957 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 29,957 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 19,675 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 17,322 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 14,732 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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JC11 FLY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 JC11 FLY, 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 JC11 FLY registered?

JC11 FLY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 March 2011.

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