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ET11 OUJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,765 mi
Last recorded95,765 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET11 OUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 95,765 miles

driver front fog light out

hand brake lever high

rear exhausts box rusting

Pass 16 May 2025 88,852 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2025 88,852 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2024 81,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Mainly in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2024 81,713 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Mainly in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2023 78,197 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tail section of exhaust deteriorated

Fail 15 May 2023 78,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tail section of exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2022 72,249 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 May 2022 72,248 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2021 64,859 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 61,091 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 61,091 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 47,983 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread letter damaged and deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 40,767 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 36,746 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 30,831 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 23,766 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 23,702 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 18,947 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 OUJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey 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 ET11 OUJ, 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 ET11 OUJ registered?

ET11 OUJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 July 2011.

Is ET11 OUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET11 OUJ 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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