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EA61 LCL

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

91,679 mi
Last recorded91,679 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 LCL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 91,679 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both suspension arm rear bushes cracking slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake leaver slight travel

Fail 6 May 2026 91,400 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both suspension arm rear bushes cracking slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

handbrake leaver slight travel

Pass 3 May 2025 82,988 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 79,091 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 75,024 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 72,205 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 68,622 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 67,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 67,153 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released all (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 62,154 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 62,154 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 58,262 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 54,091 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Fail 25 Mar 2017 54,091 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 49,388 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 46,251 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 46,239 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 LCL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White 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 EA61 LCL, 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 LCL registered?

EA61 LCL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 October 2011.

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