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EA11 VBP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,865 mi
Last recorded62,865 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA11 VBP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 62,865 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 57,760 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 54,489 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 52,217 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2022 49,446 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 43,158 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 38,487 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 38,486 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 30,961 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 30,956 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre cracking radially because been driven under inflated

Pass 27 Dec 2017 16,481 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 16,481 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 11,026 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 9,457 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 7,589 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 VBP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VBP, 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 VBP registered?

EA11 VBP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 July 2011.

Is EA11 VBP safe to buy?

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