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EJ60 UPF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,324 mi
Last recorded120,324 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ60 UPF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 120,324 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 116,088 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 116,088 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 113,859 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 112,870 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 112,800 miles

Emissions not tested Emitting clouds of white smoke from the exhaust. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 111,284 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 111,198 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure dont lock in on one side (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both cills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 109,883 miles

slight exhaust blow front flexi pipe

Fail 27 Nov 2019 109,879 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

slight exhaust blow front flexi pipe

Pass 13 Dec 2018 105,686 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 94,634 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 85,334 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 72,237 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 72,196 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 54,497 miles

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

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 UPF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UPF, 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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EJ60 UPF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 January 2011.

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