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EK61 YLT

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,481 mi
Last recorded19,481 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK61 YLT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 5 Nov 2025 19,481 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 18,386 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 17,711 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 17,101 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 16,335 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 15,820 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 15,442 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 14,662 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 13,410 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 12,171 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 9,988 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 8,529 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 YLT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EK61 YLT, 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

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What year was EK61 YLT registered?

EK61 YLT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 October 2011.

Is EK61 YLT safe to buy?

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