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EA11 VVZ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,185 mi
Last recorded74,185 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA11 VVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 74,185 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer, outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2022 77,039 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside sill damaged

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 77,039 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside sill damaged

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

only just passed emissions test

Pass 30 Sep 2021 70,293 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system corroded.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn and perished.

Pass 7 Oct 2020 68,907 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 63,539 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 55,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Apr 2017 39,598 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 30,528 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 21,829 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 12,483 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 VVZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VVZ, 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 VVZ registered?

EA11 VVZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 April 2011.

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