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JJ08 WET

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,816 mi
Last recorded94,816 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJ08 WET
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 94,816 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 85,828 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 77,319 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2023 77,319 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 65,465 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Dec 2022 65,414 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure middle clamp rust off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Dec 2021 57,413 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 57,413 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 45,676 miles

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

Has this vehicle had the timing belt replaced?

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The rear bush in the arm is slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The rear bush in the arm is slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 45,676 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Has this vehicle had the timing belt replaced?

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The rear bush in the arm is slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The rear bush in the arm is slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2019 35,418 miles

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 11 Jun 2018 30,065 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 25,949 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 20,694 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 17,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 May 2014 13,177 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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JJ08 WET is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JJ08 WET, 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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JJ08 WET is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 May 2011.

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