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EA61 JBY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

65,592 mi
Last recorded65,592 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 JBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 65,592 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 63,092 miles

N/s/f & N/s/r seatbelt anchorage's casings missing but functioning.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone back bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre close to limit + heavy perishing/cracking. 215/45/R16 86H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing low on inner edges. Advise new tyres & wheel alignment. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre over 10 yrs old (2011) + heavy perishing/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 55,326 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 53,818 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 52,243 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 50,262 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 47,404 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 44,059 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 40,774 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 38,180 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 38,180 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 36,567 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 35,206 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 34,990 miles

Nearside rear wheel centre missing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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EA61 JBY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EA61 JBY, 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 EA61 JBY registered?

EA61 JBY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 October 2011.

Is EA61 JBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA61 JBY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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