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EJ61 YRM

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,020 mi
Last recorded119,020 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 YRM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 119,020 miles

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 115,230 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 112,251 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 102,390 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Nov 2021 102,160 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Nov 2020 91,021 miles

Damage around vehicle

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Some damage to o/s front tyre

Fail 23 Nov 2020 91,021 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Damage around vehicle

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Some damage to o/s front tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2019 78,545 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 78,545 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 71,341 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 61,298 miles

Front tyres worn

Fail 4 Oct 2017 61,272 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front tyres worn

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 49,088 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 43,526 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 1,196 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 YRM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YRM, 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 YRM registered?

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

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