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EJ11 VZS

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,200 mi
Last recorded141,200 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ11 VZS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 141,200 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 129,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

handbrake works ok but comes up along way

Fail 4 Jun 2025 129,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

handbrake works ok but comes up along way

Pass 22 May 2024 118,310 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 111,643 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 106,607 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 98,553 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 98,553 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front body damage

Pass 8 Oct 2020 91,914 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 81,552 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 71,057 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 71,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 59,609 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 59,609 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 49,481 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2015 42,578 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 34,442 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 VZS is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VZS, 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 VZS registered?

EJ11 VZS is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 May 2011.

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The MOT history for EJ11 VZS shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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