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EF11 UWY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,431 mi
Last recorded81,431 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF11 UWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 81,431 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 76,505 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 69,471 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 69,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 69,471 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 65,664 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2022 62,072 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 58,793 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 55,320 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 50,457 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 45,185 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 45,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 38,359 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 38,357 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working side repeater (1.4.A.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 30,592 miles

Front number plate delaminating

Pass 2 Jun 2015 23,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 18,218 miles

Offside front mirror damaged

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 UWY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black 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 EF11 UWY, 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 UWY registered?

EF11 UWY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 June 2011.

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