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EJ11 VZO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

28,904 mi
Last recorded28,904 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 28,904 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 24,904 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 24,722 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 24,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2023 24,522 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 24,226 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 23,550 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 23,151 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 23,151 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 21,651 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 20,113 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 18,689 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 16,934 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 15,427 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 13,560 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 VZO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EJ11 VZO, 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

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What year was EJ11 VZO registered?

EJ11 VZO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 May 2011.

Is EJ11 VZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ11 VZO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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