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JE51 TAX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

108,322 mi
Last recorded108,322 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJE51 TAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 108,322 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 99,126 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2024 92,274 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 85,901 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre edge worn smooth.

Offside Rear Tyre edge worn uneven.

Fail 13 May 2023 85,901 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre edge worn smooth.

Offside Rear Tyre edge worn uneven.

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 79,540 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 74,898 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 68,244 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush quite badly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 59,498 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 51,100 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 May 2018 51,100 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 6 May 2017 40,912 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 32,171 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 23,550 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 17,474 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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JE51 TAX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 JE51 TAX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JE51 TAX registered?

JE51 TAX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 May 2011.

Is JE51 TAX safe to buy?

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