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EF61 ODT

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,212 mi
Last recorded97,212 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 ODT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 97,212 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 89,437 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 84,615 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 80,934 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 69,508 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 58,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 20 Dec 2016 47,053 miles

Front both sides tyres wearing excessively on inner shoulders

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

all 4 tyres perishing/cracking slightly between treads

Pass 14 Dec 2015 36,547 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 36,054 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all tyres cracking between tread blocks

Pass 9 Dec 2014 25,738 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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EF61 ODT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EF61 ODT, 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 ODT registered?

EF61 ODT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 December 2011.

Is EF61 ODT safe to buy?

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