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JJ06 LOU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,008 mi
Last recorded126,008 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJ06 LOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 126,008 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 126,008 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 117,685 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 117,685 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 105,677 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 105,677 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 93,342 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 75,097 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 75,095 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 52,747 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 38,963 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 38,963 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 31,907 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 31,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 24,358 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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JJ06 LOU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JJ06 LOU, 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 JJ06 LOU registered?

JJ06 LOU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 October 2011.

Is JJ06 LOU safe to buy?

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