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EJ61 RXM

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,466 mi
Last recorded101,466 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 RXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 101,466 miles

Nearside Rear Arch slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Bumper slightly damaged

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Arch slightly damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2023 93,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen slightly marked (3.2 (a) (i))

both front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside rear side damaged

offside rear side damaged

rear exhaust internal baffle insecure

Fail 13 Jul 2023 93,926 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen slightly marked (3.2 (a) (i))

both front brake discs slightly corroded

handbrake lever has slight travel

nearside rear side damaged

offside rear side damaged

rear exhaust internal baffle insecure

tpms light illuminated

Pass 15 Jul 2022 91,226 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2021 87,167 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 82,070 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect not excessive yet (5.3.2 (b))

TPMS light on

Fail 27 Jun 2020 82,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect not excessive yet (5.3.2 (b))

TPMS light on

Pass 21 Jun 2019 77,361 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 70,391 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 70,391 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2016 57,086 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ***Strong*** Advisory lipped and corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ***Strong*** Advisory ASAP (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre side wall rubber cut

Offside Rear Tyre age cracked and side wall rubber cut

Fail 26 Jun 2016 57,086 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (185/60R15 84h) (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ***Strong*** Advisory lipped and corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ***Strong*** Advisory ASAP (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre side wall rubber cut

Offside Rear Tyre age cracked and side wall rubber cut

Pass 22 Jul 2015 51,819 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 RXM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RXM, 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 RXM registered?

EJ61 RXM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 November 2011.

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