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EF11 NRL

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

66,683 mi
Last recorded66,683 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF11 NRL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 66,683 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 66,602 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 64,653 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 61,400 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 56,752 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2022 51,446 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 45,833 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 42,269 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 39,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges, stepped up tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges, stepped up tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 37,812 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 36,166 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 33,718 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 31,129 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 27,872 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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EF11 NRL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EF11 NRL, 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 EF11 NRL registered?

EF11 NRL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 June 2011.

Is EF11 NRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF11 NRL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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