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EK61 NPZ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,412 mi
Last recorded94,412 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK61 NPZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2022 94,412 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2022 94,266 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 82,057 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 81,533 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak x2 (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 70,950 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 61,593 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 61,593 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 51,841 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 51,841 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 46,516 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 42,505 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 32,662 miles

Items removed from drivers view before test

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

n/s/r tyre cut/deteriorated

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres perished/cracked slightly

Pass 9 Sep 2014 22,780 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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EK61 NPZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EK61 NPZ, 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 EK61 NPZ registered?

EK61 NPZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is EK61 NPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK61 NPZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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