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E3 WTM

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

91,715 mi
Last recorded91,715 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 WTM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 91,715 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 85,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 78,397 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 67,314 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 63,106 miles

Nearside side repeater dim

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 63,106 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside side repeater dim

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 58,078 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring not sat proper

Pass 12 Oct 2019 53,913 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 53,913 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 42,520 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

back box corroded

oil leak coming from inner drive shafts

Pass 19 Oct 2017 44,440 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 37,661 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 37,661 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 33,472 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 29,634 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 20,530 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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E3 WTM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 E3 WTM, 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 E3 WTM registered?

E3 WTM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 May 2011.

Is E3 WTM safe to buy?

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