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EO61 NDG

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,687 mi
Last recorded90,687 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO61 NDG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 90,687 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2025 90,672 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

travel on handbrake.

Pass 28 Dec 2023 84,382 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2023 84,382 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 78,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 78,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 69,886 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight misting of oil.

Nearside Front Tyre has a small cut on sidewall.

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber mount has slight movement.

Track rod end dust cover slightly deteoriated.

Pass 24 Oct 2020 65,064 miles

tested in wet conditions

Pass 25 Oct 2019 60,499 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 60,499 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 58,262 miles

Both front tyres perished, cracked & low on edges

Both rear tyres perished, cracked & split on inner sidewalls

Front brake pads very low, discs worn

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

N/s front & rear doors damaged causing rear to be stiff to open

Fail 18 Sep 2018 58,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres perished, cracked & low on edges

Both rear tyres perished, cracked & split on inner sidewalls

Front brake pads very low, discs worn

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 54,546 miles

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

advise rear tyres low

Pass 22 Sep 2016 51,559 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 45,104 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 32,570 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

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 NDG is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EO61 NDG, 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 NDG registered?

EO61 NDG is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 September 2011.

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