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EF61 LCY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

60,294 mi
Last recorded60,294 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 LCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 60,294 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Mar 2024 60,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Mar 2023 52,269 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 37,120 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 37,114 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 34,867 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front fog lamp condensated

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 29,762 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 29,762 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 24,936 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 11,271 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 1,699 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 1,652 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 1,652 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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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EF61 LCY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EF61 LCY, 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 EF61 LCY registered?

EF61 LCY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 December 2011.

Is EF61 LCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF61 LCY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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