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EJ11 XGX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

57,590 mi
Last recorded57,590 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ11 XGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 57,590 miles

Nearside Front outer sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Fail 17 Aug 2026 57,590 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))

Nearside Front outer sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 11 Aug 2025 56,166 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 55,341 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 53,677 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 48,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside 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 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 44,790 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 44,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 41,107 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 38,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 36,358 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 34,517 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 30,972 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 27,608 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 27,608 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 25,348 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 21,707 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 XGX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XGX, 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 XGX registered?

EJ11 XGX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 August 2011.

Is EJ11 XGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ11 XGX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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