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EB09 ERY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,511 mi
Last recorded87,511 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEB09 ERY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 87,511 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 85,355 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction window visor (3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 85,355 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction window visor (3.1 (a) (i))

slight play offside front upper top mount

sun visors removed

Pass 15 Feb 2024 68,083 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 62,369 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 62,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 56,919 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust heat shield insure

Pass 14 Jan 2021 51,563 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 51,563 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 46,146 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 46,164 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 41,200 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 35,124 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 29,937 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 23,798 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 18,016 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 18,016 miles

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

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

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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EB09 ERY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EB09 ERY, 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 EB09 ERY registered?

EB09 ERY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 September 2011.

Is EB09 ERY safe to buy?

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