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EX05 EMM

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

49,359 mi
Last recorded49,359 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 EMM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 49,359 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 129,002 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 42,710 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 42,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 118,524 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 118,524 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 34,889 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2024 34,886 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 111,153 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 111,153 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system At calliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2023 24,971 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 111,026 miles

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 111,026 miles

Hand operated control valve connection loose (1.1.5 (c))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 16,021 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 110,674 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 106,895 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2021 106,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2020 95,662 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 84,065 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 71,815 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 59,885 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded light corrosion (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 52,808 miles

tread depths: both front on 4mm, both rear on 6.5mm.

tyre size: 185/60/15 88H.

Pass 24 Mar 2015 44,070 miles

tread depths: both front on 5mm, n/s/r on 7mm, o/s/r on 6.5mm.

tyre size: 185/60/15 88H.

Pass 25 Mar 2014 35,456 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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EX05 EMM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EX05 EMM, 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 EX05 EMM registered?

EX05 EMM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is EX05 EMM safe to buy?

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