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EO11 YBY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,057 mi
Last recorded143,057 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO11 YBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 143,057 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 135,330 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 135,330 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing X1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working TAIL LIGHT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing X1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working TAIL LIGHT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing X1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 127,357 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 117,419 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 107,947 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 107,947 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 99,899 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 86,953 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded but not leaking

Pass 30 Aug 2018 67,967 miles

exhaust rear box corroded but not blowing

Pass 6 Sep 2017 55,233 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both bald on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

engine light on

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 55,233 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both bald on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

engine light on

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 47,756 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 47,756 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 37,713 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 37,713 miles

Nearside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 28,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 28,114 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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EO11 YBY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EO11 YBY, 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 EO11 YBY registered?

EO11 YBY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 March 2011.

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