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EJ11 NFX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

82,758 mi
Last recorded82,758 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ11 NFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 82,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and bald on inner/outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside accident damage

Nearside headlamp fixing bracket broken/headlamp lose

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

Offside sunvisor securing clip missing

Plastic engine undertray broken

Fail 7 Aug 2020 82,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and bald on inner/outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside accident damage

Nearside headlamp fixing bracket broken/headlamp lose

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

Offside sunvisor securing clip missing

Plastic engine undertray broken

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 75,688 miles

N/S/F TYRE ON LIMITS

Pass 6 Aug 2018 68,893 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2018 68,859 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 61,231 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 60,016 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inside and outside

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 20 Apr 2015 57,124 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Apr 2014 40,864 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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EJ11 NFX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 EJ11 NFX, 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 EJ11 NFX registered?

EJ11 NFX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 May 2011.

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