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EK61 YMC

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

33,476 mi
Last recorded33,476 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK61 YMC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 33,476 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs are slightly pitted- no action required (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer tyre wall started to crack on the surface- no action required yet (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer tyre wall started to crack on the surface- no action required yet (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Door and side sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 33,476 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs are slightly pitted- no action required (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer tyre wall started to crack on the surface- no action required yet (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer tyre wall started to crack on the surface- no action required yet (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Door and side sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 23,779 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2024 23,271 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 21,286 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 19,421 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 17,127 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 15,051 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 13,444 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 11,604 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 11,542 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 9,927 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 9,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 8,046 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 5,917 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 1,493 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 YMC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey 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 EK61 YMC, 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 YMC registered?

EK61 YMC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 October 2011.

Is EK61 YMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK61 YMC 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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