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EJ61 MPY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,893 mi
Last recorded85,893 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 MPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 85,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Dec 2025 85,890 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Nov 2024 78,654 miles

different size tyres front to rear front 185 rear 195

Fail 22 Nov 2024 78,654 miles

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

different size tyres front to rear front 185 rear 195

Pass 8 Dec 2023 72,951 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 66,728 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 59,558 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 59,558 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 55,032 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 52,179 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 49,637 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 42,970 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 29,927 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 27,571 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2015 27,571 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014

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 MPY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MPY, 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 MPY registered?

EJ61 MPY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 December 2011.

Is EJ61 MPY safe to buy?

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