2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · BJ61 YGD
2011 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 17 Nov 2011. Recorded mileage 134,892 miles. MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,892 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BJ61 YGD Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2025
- 134,892 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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BJ61 YGD Mileage History
- 06/11/201440,268 mi
- 06/11/201551,759 mi+11,491 mi
- 25/10/201665,641 mi+13,882 mi
- 20/10/201774,706 mi+9,065 mi
- 19/10/201884,634 mi+9,928 mi
- 25/10/201995,038 mi+10,404 mi
- 06/11/2020102,553 mi+7,515 mi
- 05/11/2021110,974 mi+8,421 mi
- 07/11/2022119,329 mi+8,355 mi
- 06/11/2023125,687 mi+6,358 mi
- 11/11/2024130,540 mi+4,853 mi
- 14/11/2024130,540 mi
- 30/10/2025134,892 mi+4,352 mi
Average of roughly 8,617 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
BJ61 YGD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Volkswagen Polo (BJ61 YGD) between November 2014 and October 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
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