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EJ61 GZL

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,847 mi
Last recorded79,847 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 GZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 79,847 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 75,139 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 71,907 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 69,073 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 68,209 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 63,271 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 63,271 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 61,092 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 52,876 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 41,653 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 29,879 miles

emissions too low to register on analyser

Fail 27 Jan 2016 29,879 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

emissions too low to register on analyser

Pass 3 Feb 2015 19,638 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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EJ61 GZL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EJ61 GZL, 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 EJ61 GZL registered?

EJ61 GZL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 November 2011.

Is EJ61 GZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ61 GZL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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