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C22 EGF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

51,094 mi
Last recorded51,094 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC22 EGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 51,094 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 51,094 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 41,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 41,025 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 41,025 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 40,128 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 39,877 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 37,949 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 37,948 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 37,943 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 36,277 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 35,157 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 35,157 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 32,698 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 31,769 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 27,122 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 21,704 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 21,704 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 18,890 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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C22 EGF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 C22 EGF, 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 C22 EGF registered?

C22 EGF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 January 2011.

Is C22 EGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C22 EGF shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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