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EO11 OFT

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

134,812 mi
Last recorded134,812 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO11 OFT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 134,812 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2025 127,352 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 118,902 miles

Front slight wear evident nearside and offside lower suspension arm bushes

Rear exhaust corrosion evident

Fail 26 Feb 2024 118,801 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front slight wear evident nearside and offside lower suspension arm bushes

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

Rear exhaust corrosion evident

Pass 23 Feb 2023 110,253 miles

Front flexi exhaust pipe blow evident

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corrosion evident

Pass 7 Feb 2022 101,074 miles

Front exhaust blow evident(flexi-pipe area)

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

Rear exhaust corrosion evident

Fail 7 Feb 2022 101,074 miles

Offside Side repeater not working door mirror mounted (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust blow evident(flexi-pipe area)

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

Rear exhaust corrosion evident

Pass 23 Feb 2021 89,019 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 89,016 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 83,275 miles

slight wear evident nearside and offside front brake discs

Pass 19 Feb 2019 75,483 miles

wear evident nearside and offside front brake discs

Fail 19 Feb 2019 75,482 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre worn very close to legal limit

wear evident nearside and offside front brake discs

Pass 19 Feb 2018 67,492 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 57,559 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 48,501 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front headlamp has slight damage

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 38,346 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 28,912 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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EO11 OFT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EO11 OFT, 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 EO11 OFT registered?

EO11 OFT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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The MOT history for EO11 OFT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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