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EK11 GLJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

41,476 mi
Last recorded41,476 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 41,476 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed off on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Dash Cam obstructing drivers view

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed of on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 38,713 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 38,711 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 36,927 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 36,925 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 35,866 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 32,201 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 28,251 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 26,405 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 22,640 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 20,326 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 17,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is wearing on outer egde

Offside Front Tyre is wearing on outer egde

Pass 15 Apr 2016 15,375 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 12,658 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 9,133 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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EK11 GLJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc 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 EK11 GLJ, 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 EK11 GLJ registered?

EK11 GLJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 April 2011.

Is EK11 GLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK11 GLJ 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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