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JL57 JAS

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

67,333 mi
Last recorded67,333 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJL57 JAS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 67,333 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 58,693 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2024 58,560 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2023 54,018 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 54,018 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2022 49,916 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 45,657 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 41,295 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 37,843 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 31,471 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 31,471 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 29,124 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 25,453 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 20,383 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 15,897 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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JL57 JAS 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 JL57 JAS, 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 JL57 JAS registered?

JL57 JAS is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 August 2011.

Is JL57 JAS safe to buy?

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