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EA11 VRW

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,889 mi
Last recorded122,889 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA11 VRW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 122,889 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 117,700 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2025 117,700 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 110,977 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 104,518 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges/ faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing and down to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 104,503 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges/ faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing and down to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 96,999 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 89,574 miles

both front shock absorbers damp

Pass 8 Jul 2020 83,798 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 75,398 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 66,466 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyres worn

Pass 29 Jun 2017 56,731 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

front tyres getting low

Pass 22 Jun 2016 46,460 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 46,460 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working N/S & O/S (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 35,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 35,579 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 26,106 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 VRW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VRW, 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 VRW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 July 2011.

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