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EK11 WGZ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

52,829 mi
Last recorded52,829 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK11 WGZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 52,829 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 48,703 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 45,007 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2024 45,007 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 11 May 2023 41,890 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2022 39,000 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 36,921 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 35,841 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 May 2020 35,841 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 32,138 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front & rear tyres slightly perishing

Pass 9 Apr 2018 29,597 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 27,214 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sodes (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 24,110 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 18,489 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 18,489 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 13,227 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 WGZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc 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 WGZ, 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

How do I check the history of EK11 WGZ?

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What year was EK11 WGZ registered?

EK11 WGZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 April 2011.

Is EK11 WGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK11 WGZ 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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