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EN58 YAB

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,023 mi
Last recorded116,023 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN58 YAB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 116,023 miles

Nearside Front Seat does not tilt forward

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle corroded but not excessive

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2023 105,107 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. no cords exposed at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front seat does not tilt.

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside. ()

under body covers fitted, unable to inspect fully.

Fail 27 Sep 2023 105,058 miles

Boot lid component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to headlamp fault (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. no cords exposed at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front seat does not tilt.

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside. ()

under body covers fitted, unable to inspect fully.

Pass 28 Sep 2022 100,037 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 96,898 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Oct 2021 96,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Sep 2020 92,923 miles

rear tyres approaching minimum depth x 2 size 185/60/15

Pass 1 Oct 2019 88,128 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 81,059 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 81,059 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2017 74,893 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on raised edges

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

front brake discs lipped

Pass 24 Sep 2016 63,514 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

nearside of windscreen has stickers but not effecting the drivers view

Fail 24 Sep 2016 63,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

nearside of windscreen has stickers but not effecting the drivers view

Pass 5 Oct 2015 51,796 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 39,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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EN58 YAB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 EN58 YAB, 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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EN58 YAB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is EN58 YAB safe to buy?

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