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EA11 TVU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

109,505 mi
Last recorded109,505 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA11 TVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 109,505 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 105,800 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

sills corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2025 105,800 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

sills corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2024 99,409 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 99,408 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 90,935 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 84,612 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 75,870 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 75,867 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45/16 inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 69,911 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 63,209 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 63,209 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 56,645 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 56,613 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 50,950 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 44,957 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 38,923 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 37,673 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 20,707 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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EA11 TVU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EA11 TVU, 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 EA11 TVU registered?

EA11 TVU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 April 2011.

Is EA11 TVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA11 TVU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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