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EF11 USY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,474 mi
Last recorded68,474 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF11 USY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 68,474 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 68,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 65,890 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 65,867 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 60,912 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 53,456 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 48,652 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 46,374 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 46,374 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2019 43,649 miles

undertrays/covers fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2019 43,649 miles

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

undertrays/covers fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2018 36,439 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Jun 2017 25,905 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 19,140 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 11,187 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 4,427 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 USY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,199cc diesel 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 EF11 USY, 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 USY registered?

EF11 USY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 June 2011.

Is EF11 USY safe to buy?

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