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JM55 PEP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

59,577 mi
Last recorded59,577 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJM55 PEP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 59,577 miles

Offside Front headlight slightly dim

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 59,491 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front headlight slightly dim

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 55,627 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 53,266 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 53,265 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 50,122 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 44,216 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 40,664 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 38,144 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 36,181 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 36,181 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 35,459 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 34,244 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside door damaged no sharp projections

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2016 33,019 miles

Offside Front tyre wear on inner and outer edge close to balding advise change and wheel alignment

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2016 33,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front tyre wear on inner and outer edge close to balding advise change and wheel alignment

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2015 25,905 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 20,995 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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JM55 PEP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 JM55 PEP, 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 JM55 PEP registered?

JM55 PEP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 April 2011.

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The MOT history for JM55 PEP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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