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EJ61 RXF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,376 mi
Last recorded74,376 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 74,376 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 72,165 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 68,811 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 64,742 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 64,742 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 61,074 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 61,074 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 57,700 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 55,399 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 51,380 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 51,321 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

oil leak

oil warning lamp on

Pass 2 Feb 2018 40,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Feb 2017 29,802 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

osf tyre is cracked and perished

Pass 25 Nov 2015 24,993 miles

O/S body damage

O/S mirror casing missing

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Fail 25 Nov 2015 24,993 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

O/S body damage

O/S mirror casing missing

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Pass 25 Nov 2014 18,153 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 18,153 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

front discs slightly lipped

front pads worn low

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm and bald on outer edge

offside front tyre worn to 2mm

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 RXF 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 RXF, 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 RXF registered?

EJ61 RXF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 November 2011.

Is EJ61 RXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ61 RXF 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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