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EJ61 JTY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

76,600 mi
Last recorded76,600 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 JTY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 76,600 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 70,710 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp unit lens cracked

Fail 1 Nov 2024 70,710 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp unit lens cracked

Pass 6 Nov 2023 64,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside rear lamp cracked

Fail 3 Nov 2023 64,003 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside rear lamp cracked

Pass 28 Oct 2022 56,326 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp slightly damaged, but still functions

Fail 28 Oct 2022 56,326 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp slightly damaged, but still functions

Pass 4 Nov 2021 48,707 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear lamp cracked

Fail 3 Nov 2021 48,706 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside rear lamp cracked

Pass 21 Oct 2020 41,384 miles

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

Offside rear lamp cracked

Fail 21 Oct 2020 41,384 miles

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

Offside rear lamp cracked

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 35,246 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 29,635 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 29,635 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 26,897 miles

Small crack in offside rear lamp

Fail 27 Oct 2017 26,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Small crack in offside rear lamp

Pass 4 Nov 2016 22,540 miles

Offside rear lamp cracked

Pass 27 Oct 2015 18,525 miles

Small crack in offside rear lamp lens

Pass 5 Nov 2014 14,934 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 JTY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EJ61 JTY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ61 JTY registered?

EJ61 JTY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 November 2011.

Is EJ61 JTY safe to buy?

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