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EJ60 FPC

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,639 mi
Last recorded106,639 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ60 FPC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 106,639 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2026 106,639 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 97,498 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2025 97,491 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust section leaking exhaust gas (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe flexi snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working in wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front gear selector in car difficult to change gears needs investigating further

Pass 6 Jul 2023 93,996 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 93,996 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jun 2022 82,562 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 82,562 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 76,726 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 73,073 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut and crack (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 68,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 68,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 61,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 52,743 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre perishing/cracking within the tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 52,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre perishing/cracking within the tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 44,702 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear perishing/cracking within the tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 44,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear perishing/cracking within the tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 36,948 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 25,786 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Fail 21 Jan 2014 25,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

All four tyres perishing

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Slight damage to the outer wall of the nearside front tyre

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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EJ60 FPC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EJ60 FPC, 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 EJ60 FPC registered?

EJ60 FPC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 January 2011.

Is EJ60 FPC safe to buy?

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