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EO61 LWY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

82,328 mi
Last recorded82,328 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO61 LWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 82,328 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2025 77,978 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 75,053 miles

Nearside Rear 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 7 Jun 2023 71,310 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 71,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 66,955 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 59,145 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 48,358 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 41,405 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 37,052 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 31,015 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 24,166 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 17,332 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 17,306 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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EO61 LWY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc 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 EO61 LWY, 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 EO61 LWY registered?

EO61 LWY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 September 2011.

Is EO61 LWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO61 LWY 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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