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ELZ 2956

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

75,236 mi
Last recorded75,236 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELZ 2956
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 75,236 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 75,224 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 69,069 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 61,224 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 57,211 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2022 51,796 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 51,796 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 47,544 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 46,063 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 43,693 miles

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

Slight play both rear shock absorbers

Fail 31 Jul 2019 43,693 miles

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

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

Slight play both rear shock absorbers

Pass 16 Aug 2018 38,791 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2017 35,312 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 30,378 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 28,443 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Aug 2015 28,443 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2015 26,649 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 26,649 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 23,928 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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ELZ 2956 is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ELZ 2956, 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 ELZ 2956 registered?

ELZ 2956 is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 March 2011.

Is ELZ 2956 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELZ 2956 shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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