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JL05 WEL

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

120,911 mi
Last recorded120,911 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJL05 WEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 120,911 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 113,949 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box outer covering breaking apart

Pass 4 Jan 2024 101,010 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 101,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides (4.7.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 88,914 miles

rear exhaust condition

Fail 24 Jan 2023 88,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

rear exhaust condition

Pass 27 Jan 2022 77,609 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 77,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 70,251 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 68,559 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2019 60,684 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shock has slight misting (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play in top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 60,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn on edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn on edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shock has slight misting (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play in top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 54,074 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 46,501 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 46,501 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 41,294 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 41,294 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 35,816 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 30,083 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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JL05 WEL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 JL05 WEL, 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 JL05 WEL registered?

JL05 WEL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 February 2011.

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