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EJ61 ZBZ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

95,097 mi
Last recorded95,097 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 ZBZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 95,097 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2025 95,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 92,961 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 82,363 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 80,602 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 75,556 miles

n/s/r child seat fitted

o/s/r shock misting oil

Pass 10 Dec 2021 69,470 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 62,905 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 56,511 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 49,390 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 42,583 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 35,060 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 35,060 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 27,310 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 19,630 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 ZBZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ZBZ, 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 ZBZ registered?

EJ61 ZBZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 December 2011.

Is EJ61 ZBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ61 ZBZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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