2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · BJ11 BYB
2011 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 May 2011. Recorded mileage 104,346 miles. MOT valid until 15 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,346 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BJ11 BYB Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2026
- 104,346 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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BJ11 BYB Mileage History
- 05/03/201422,021 mi
- 05/03/201422,021 mi
- 24/02/201527,241 mi+5,220 mi
- 03/03/201636,330 mi+9,089 mi
- 03/03/201636,330 mi
- 01/03/201742,559 mi+6,229 mi
- 06/02/201849,831 mi+7,272 mi
- 11/02/201957,098 mi+7,267 mi
- 10/02/202064,628 mi+7,530 mi
- 10/02/202064,628 mi
- 08/02/202170,257 mi+5,629 mi
- 08/02/202170,257 mi
- 23/02/202279,367 mi+9,110 mi
- 23/02/202279,367 mi
- 27/04/202386,726 mi+7,359 mi
- 27/04/202386,726 mi
- 17/05/202489,206 mi+2,480 mi
- 19/04/202595,069 mi+5,863 mi
- 19/04/202595,069 mi
- 24/04/2026104,346 mi+9,277 mi
Average of roughly 6,783 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
BJ11 BYB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Volkswagen Polo (BJ11 BYB) between March 2014 and April 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 24 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 51 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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