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EJ61 RTZ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,467 mi
Last recorded25,467 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 25,467 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 22,664 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 20,932 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 19,030 miles

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

Rear unable to check rear seat belts due to seats being folded down

Pass 25 Oct 2021 17,869 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 17,089 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 15,929 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 15,903 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 14,190 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 15 Nov 2018 14,190 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 12,641 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 10,468 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 7,990 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 7,990 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 6,619 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 RTZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RTZ, 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 RTZ registered?

EJ61 RTZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 December 2011.

Is EJ61 RTZ safe to buy?

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