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EK11 ERO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,219 mi
Last recorded87,219 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK11 ERO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 87,219 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and is on 3mm and has a nail in the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2026 87,052 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and is on 3mm and has a nail in the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 82,171 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on the inside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 82,171 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on the inside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 79,250 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 79,250 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 73,610 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 62,686 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 54,723 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 49,015 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 43,824 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 39,436 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 33,335 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 24,946 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 19,902 miles

Coolant leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 14,345 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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EK11 ERO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EK11 ERO, 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 EK11 ERO registered?

EK11 ERO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 March 2011.

Is EK11 ERO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK11 ERO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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