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EO61 XEJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

77,586 mi
Last recorded77,586 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 77,586 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 71,197 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 71,197 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 65,491 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 62,039 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 58,641 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 54,708 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 18 Aug 2021 54,708 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 50,616 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 50,616 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 46,199 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 46,199 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 40,449 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 34,374 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 34,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre valve slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre has low pressure and a nail

Pass 25 Aug 2016 27,150 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 20,867 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 14,526 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 14,526 miles

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

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 XEJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XEJ, 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

How do I check the history of EO61 XEJ?

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What year was EO61 XEJ registered?

EO61 XEJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 September 2011.

Is EO61 XEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO61 XEJ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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