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EF11 EPX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,781 mi
Last recorded54,781 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF11 EPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 54,781 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 50,602 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 50,602 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 48,727 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 44,563 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 42,027 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 37,845 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 34,891 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened URGENT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin URGENT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened URGENT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin URGENT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 33,959 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 33,959 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 29,835 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 23,630 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 18,533 miles

all tyres cracking

service light on dash

slight gearbox oil leak

undertrays fitted to car unable to fully inspect

Fail 10 Jun 2015 18,533 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all tyres cracking

service light on dash

slight gearbox oil leak

undertrays fitted to car unable to fully inspect

Pass 16 May 2014 13,616 miles

offside front and both rear tyres cracked in tread pattern

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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EF11 EPX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EF11 EPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF11 EPX registered?

EF11 EPX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 May 2011.

Is EF11 EPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF11 EPX shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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