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EA61 JFO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

172,676 mi
Last recorded172,676 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 JFO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 172,676 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 170,521 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 149,809 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 133,211 miles

exhaust system corroded/rear box outer skin peeling off-slight judder at front brakes-

Pass 24 Jan 2020 129,317 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 116,961 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 98,286 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 84,524 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 69,887 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 69,887 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 60,089 miles

osf tyre worn on edges

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 JFO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,199cc diesel 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 EA61 JFO, 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 JFO registered?

EA61 JFO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 November 2011.

Is EA61 JFO safe to buy?

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