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EA11 VDL

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,892 mi
Last recorded100,892 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 100,892 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 100,892 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 85,909 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 75,856 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 75,856 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 67,327 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 66,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 55,389 miles

Central Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 47,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre becoming perished in outer sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre becoming perished in outer sidewall

Fail 27 Mar 2018 47,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre becoming perished in outer sidewall

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre becoming perished in outer sidewall

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 42,780 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 42,780 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 38,316 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 38,316 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 33,144 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 24,166 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 24,166 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VDL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VDL, 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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EA11 VDL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 April 2011.

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