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ET11 EFK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,269 mi
Last recorded79,269 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET11 EFK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 79,269 miles

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))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box rusted and corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2024 78,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

both side under tray fitted

rear exhaust box it is rusty

Pass 22 Sep 2023 76,800 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 74,769 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 74,769 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 61,335 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 60,381 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 60,381 miles

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 50,516 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2018 41,011 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2018 41,009 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut deep on outer sidwall (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners removed ()

Pass 23 Feb 2017 31,617 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 29,981 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 28,011 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 28,011 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 25,183 miles

Offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

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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ET11 EFK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ET11 EFK, 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 ET11 EFK registered?

ET11 EFK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 August 2011.

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