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EJ61 MRY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

48,151 mi
Last recorded48,151 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 MRY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 48,151 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 45,559 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 42,627 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 39,728 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Nov 2021 36,716 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 35,202 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 35,202 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 34,534 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 31,364 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

covers & shields fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2017 26,735 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Nov 2016 20,324 miles

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Nov 2015 14,632 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 8,023 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 MRY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MRY, 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 MRY registered?

EJ61 MRY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 November 2011.

Is EJ61 MRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ61 MRY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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