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EO61 PFA

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,141 mi
Last recorded80,141 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 80,141 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 80,140 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 75,085 miles

Front Both outer cv gaiters have small pin holes in

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 70,301 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 64,604 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 59,496 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 49,636 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 42,060 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 39,485 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 36,491 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 30,888 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 24,947 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 24,947 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 18,841 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 PFA 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 85.7%.

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 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 PFA, 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 EO61 PFA registered?

EO61 PFA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 September 2011.

Is EO61 PFA safe to buy?

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