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EM52 SAN

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

57,204 mi
Last recorded57,204 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM52 SAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 57,204 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 50,832 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 45,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 37,042 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 29,822 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 22,987 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 22,914 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 22,869 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 22,415 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 21,799 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 21,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 21,099 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 19,755 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 17,127 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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EM52 SAN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EM52 SAN, 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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How do I check the history of EM52 SAN?

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What year was EM52 SAN registered?

EM52 SAN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 July 2011.

Is EM52 SAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EM52 SAN shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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