CarVerify

Free Car Check

EF60 YSY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,478 mi
Last recorded95,478 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF60 YSY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 95,478 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 95,478 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 79,152 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 79,152 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp insecure Both lamps (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system generally corroded

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 76,964 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 66,766 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre lose of pressure ()

Fail 30 Sep 2022 66,766 miles

Road wheel fixing missing n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre lose of pressure ()

Pass 19 Aug 2021 58,542 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 56,594 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 51,854 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 45,098 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 39,874 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front and both offside (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 39,874 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front and both offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 34,376 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 27,462 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 23,307 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 18,359 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 18,359 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
Full Volkswagen Polo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EF60 YSY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EF60 YSY, 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

How do I check the history of EF60 YSY?

You can check the full history of EF60 YSY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EF60 YSY registered?

EF60 YSY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 January 2011.

Is EF60 YSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF60 YSY shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EF60 YSY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EF60 YSY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.