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EK61 UUX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,614 mi
Last recorded26,614 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK61 UUX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 26,614 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 25,320 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ball joint corroded / general corrosion both hub components / front sub frame corroding slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside lower sill damaged

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle / lower spring mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroding

interaction dash warning lamps

Fail 2 Sep 2024 25,320 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ball joint corroded / general corrosion both hub components / front sub frame corroding slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside lower sill damaged

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle / lower spring mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroding

interaction dash warning lamps

Pass 12 Sep 2023 23,719 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ball joint / general corrosion hub components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside lower sill damaged

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle / lower spring mounts / shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroding

Pass 8 Sep 2022 22,673 miles

Exhaust corroding

Front N/S & O/S Brake discs wearing and corroding

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension ball joint corroding.

Nearside Front Track-rod end gaiter weeping grease

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on edges , perishing and close to wear indicators. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle beam corroding

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear N/S & O/S shock absorber casings corroding

Slight staining of oil on engine and gearbox

TPMS warning light on

Fail 8 Sep 2022 22,673 miles

Exhaust corroding

Front N/S & O/S Brake discs wearing and corroding

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension ball joint corroding.

Nearside Front Track-rod end gaiter weeping grease

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on edges , perishing and close to wear indicators. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Axle beam corroding

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear N/S & O/S shock absorber casings corroding

Slight staining of oil on engine and gearbox

TPMS warning light on

Pass 13 Sep 2021 21,874 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front brake discs corroding

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened lower ball joint (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle / lower spring mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both track rod end gaiters weeping grease slightly

exhaust system corroding

Fail 10 Sep 2021 21,858 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front brake discs corroding

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened lower ball joint (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle / lower spring mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front brake hoses inadequately supported to strut / clips missing STRONGLY RECOMMEND ATTENTION

both track rod end gaiters weeping grease slightly

exhaust system corroding

Pass 8 Sep 2020 20,716 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 20,716 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 19,944 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 18,591 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 16,099 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 14,291 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 14,291 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 12,570 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 10,310 miles

max 50 mph wheel fitted to nearside front

Fail 22 Sep 2014 10,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 UUX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EK61 UUX, 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 UUX registered?

EK61 UUX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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