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EF61 VXX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,508 mi
Last recorded105,508 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 VXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 105,508 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2026 105,508 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 98,620 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 91,897 miles

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

both rear shock absorber sleeves mountings broken

Pass 27 Jan 2023 86,179 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer tread. 175/70/r14-84t

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/70/r14-84t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/70/r14-84t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Unable to see brakes.

Pass 23 Dec 2021 85,356 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 84,947 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 79,989 miles

Offside Rear service brake slight bind by hand

Pass 18 Dec 2018 69,393 miles

Slight bind by hand from offside rear wheel

Fail 18 Dec 2018 69,393 miles

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

Slight bind by hand from offside rear wheel

Pass 21 Dec 2017 61,179 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.69mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 61,179 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.69mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 53,338 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 53,338 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 41,920 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts - advise replaced (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 32,752 miles

Front registration plate slightly deteriorated

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 VXX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol 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 EF61 VXX, 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 VXX registered?

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

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