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EJ61 YPR

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

51,908 mi
Last recorded51,908 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 51,908 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both nearside & offside (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 49,456 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 45,305 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorating

Pass 8 Dec 2022 42,073 miles

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 2 Dec 2021 38,386 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 35,692 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 33,017 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 29,026 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre screw in tread ()

Fail 23 Nov 2018 29,026 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre screw in tread ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 24,253 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 18,897 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 13,801 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 10,107 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 YPR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc 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 YPR, 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 YPR registered?

EJ61 YPR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 November 2011.

Is EJ61 YPR safe to buy?

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