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ET11 MJO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

59,014 mi
Last recorded59,014 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET11 MJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 59,014 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2026 59,009 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2025 49,692 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 49,692 miles

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 43,728 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides need replacement on next brake pad change (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 38,079 miles

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

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

Under tray and bottom covers fitted

corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 3 Oct 2023 38,078 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Under tray and bottom covers fitted

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 29 Sep 2022 32,706 miles

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

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

corrosion to exhaust system

engine belly pan fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2021 29,409 miles

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

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

corrosion to exhaust back box

engine belly pan fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2021 29,409 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

corrosion to exhaust back box

engine belly pan fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2020 25,749 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 25,301 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2019 25,301 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 16,016 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 13,305 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 12,778 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 12,134 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 11,328 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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ET11 MJO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ET11 MJO, 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 MJO registered?

ET11 MJO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 July 2011.

Is ET11 MJO safe to buy?

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