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EA61 LCG

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,904 mi
Last recorded100,904 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 100,904 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 92,217 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 82,175 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 71,440 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 71,440 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps ***ns/os***BULB RU501 x2 fitted*** (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 58,749 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 50,488 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 44,683 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear still 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 44,682 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working no water (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear still 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 40,263 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 35,278 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 30,198 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 30,198 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 24,214 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 24,214 miles

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 18,320 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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EA61 LCG is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LCG, 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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EA61 LCG is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 October 2011.

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