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EJ61 JUX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

44,129 mi
Last recorded44,129 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 JUX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 44,129 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

TPMS Light on

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Aug 2025 38,248 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 20 Aug 2025 38,248 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Aug 2024 36,638 miles

Offside Rear fuel flap missing

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 22 Aug 2024 36,638 miles

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

Offside Rear fuel flap missing

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 May 2023 32,480 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 32,480 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tyre size 185 60 15

Pass 26 Oct 2021 25,690 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 25,480 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 25,480 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 24,876 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 24,876 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 23,419 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 21,420 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 18,970 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 16,778 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 13,761 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 JUX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 JUX, 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 JUX registered?

EJ61 JUX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 November 2011.

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The MOT history for EJ61 JUX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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