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EO11 VSV

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

147,593 mi
Last recorded147,593 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO11 VSV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 147,593 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front + back (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 140,417 miles

Front Exhaust flexi has minor leak of gases

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Minor oil leak

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 140,394 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust flexi has minor leak of gases

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Minor oil leak

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 133,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 133,135 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 124,692 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 124,674 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 115,232 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 115,232 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 104,539 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 98,778 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 88,131 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 76,580 miles

under trays fitted obscuring items

Fail 12 Feb 2018 76,580 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring items

Pass 15 Feb 2017 61,749 miles

under trays fitted obscuring items

Fail 15 Feb 2017 61,749 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted obscuring items

Pass 13 Feb 2016 45,500 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 32,700 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 24,911 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 24,911 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 VSV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EO11 VSV, 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 VSV registered?

EO11 VSV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 March 2011.

Is EO11 VSV safe to buy?

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