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EU61 MXP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

68,080 mi
Last recorded68,080 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU61 MXP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 68,080 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 67,483 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2024 67,480 miles

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

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

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder cracked and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2023 64,763 miles

Exhaust box corroded

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 58,315 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2021 51,724 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 44,376 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 39,109 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 35,956 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Sep 2015 27,992 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 21,013 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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EU61 MXP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EU61 MXP, 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 EU61 MXP registered?

EU61 MXP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is EU61 MXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU61 MXP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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