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EL10 TBR

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

43,714 mi
Last recorded43,714 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL10 TBR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 43,714 miles

sills in poor condition

Fail 16 Dec 2025 43,714 miles

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

sills in poor condition

Pass 10 Dec 2024 40,629 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 37,866 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 34,827 miles

front disc in poor condition

Pass 20 Dec 2021 32,226 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 30,734 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 30,734 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 29,558 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 28,313 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 25,008 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 21,714 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 20,169 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 18,476 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 14,901 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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EL10 TBR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 EL10 TBR, 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 EL10 TBR registered?

EL10 TBR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 January 2011.

Is EL10 TBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EL10 TBR shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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