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EO61 XEB

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

64,470 mi
Last recorded64,470 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO61 XEB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 64,470 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic under trays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2018 57,442 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 57,442 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 52,026 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 52,026 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 45,638 miles

Rear Tyres Cracking In Treads

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2015 39,952 miles

BOTH rear tyres showing age cracks

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 39,952 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

BOTH rear tyres showing age cracks

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Oct 2015 39,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tears and cracks at tread area to sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low cannot adjust (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tears and cracks to tread area to sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise both rear tyres showing age related cracks/tears and sign of perishing

Pass 1 Oct 2014 32,060 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 32,060 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

tyre pressure warning light on

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 XEB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 XEB, 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 XEB registered?

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

Is EO61 XEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO61 XEB shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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