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EJ61 MSU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,382 mi
Last recorded97,382 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 97,382 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 93,093 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 90,048 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 90,048 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 80,415 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 70,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and edges wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and inner edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 63,789 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 63,789 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 57,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 48,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 40,925 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 34,882 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 29,709 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 23,274 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 MSU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MSU, 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 MSU registered?

EJ61 MSU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 December 2011.

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The MOT history for EJ61 MSU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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