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E20 MEF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

114,427 mi
Last recorded114,427 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE20 MEF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 114,427 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 19 Oct 2024 106,391 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 100,994 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm rear bush splitting

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust back box corroding

exhaust front flexie pipe deteriorated

Fail 6 Nov 2023 100,977 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front suspension arm rear bush splitting

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust back box corroding

exhaust front flexie pipe deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2022 95,065 miles

slight hand brake travel

Fail 9 Nov 2022 95,061 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight hand brake travel

Pass 18 Nov 2021 89,143 miles

slight hand brake travel

Pass 11 Nov 2020 82,103 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 71,818 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 68,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlight Slightly insecure

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 68,916 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlight Slightly insecure

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 64,281 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 62,687 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 49,771 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 49,391 miles

under trays fitted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished between tread

Fail 29 Sep 2015 49,391 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres perished between tread

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2014 44,729 miles

Both rear tyre treads cracking and split close to cords.

Fail 10 Sep 2014 44,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both rear tyre treads cracking and split close to cords.

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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E20 MEF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 E20 MEF, 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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E20 MEF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 October 2011.

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