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EA11 VBC

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,742 mi
Last recorded82,742 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA11 VBC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 82,742 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 78,872 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 74,600 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust backbox outer skin corroded and damaged

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 72,150 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2022 72,131 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 69,025 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2021 69,025 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 65,048 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 59,528 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 59,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 55,225 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 52,821 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 46,958 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 38,734 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 38,734 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 32,727 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 VBC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EA11 VBC, 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 VBC registered?

EA11 VBC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 June 2011.

Is EA11 VBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA11 VBC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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