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EX61 JKE

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,096 mi
Last recorded94,096 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX61 JKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 5 Jun 2026 94,096 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 90,766 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 82,631 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 70,947 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 62,275 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 54,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2019 49,187 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 38,426 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 25,492 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 19,150 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 15,232 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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EX61 JKE 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 100%.

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 EX61 JKE, 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 EX61 JKE registered?

EX61 JKE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is EX61 JKE safe to buy?

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