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EK60 EHD

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,398 mi
Last recorded102,398 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK60 EHD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2025 102,398 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center join and back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling on shock under load (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced center of sill hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill incorectly welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling on shock under load (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre of sill hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill incorectly welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake hose insercure

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear exhaust back box outer skin

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front brake hose insercure

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 97,841 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2024 97,840 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill corrosion (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2023 96,344 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 96,333 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 96,320 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 91,057 miles

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

Coil spring corroded NSR - OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 91,055 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded NSR - OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 80,649 miles

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 69,420 miles

Nearside Damage to sill

Offside Damage to sill

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover starting to deteriorate

Pass 1 Oct 2018 60,297 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 14 Aug 2017 48,843 miles

both front tyres on legal limit

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

front/centre exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

offside sill slightly damaged

Pass 16 Aug 2016 37,218 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 28,950 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2014 24,039 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 19,419 miles

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

front tyres worn on edge

Fail 20 Jan 2014 19,197 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

front tyres worn on edge

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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EK60 EHD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 EK60 EHD, 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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EK60 EHD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 January 2011.

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