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EX61 JKY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,436 mi
Last recorded65,436 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX61 JKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 65,436 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))

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

tpms light on

Pass 15 Oct 2024 59,962 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 59,962 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 54,424 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 49,429 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 45,861 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 41,903 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 37,504 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 33,728 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Oct 2018 33,728 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Oct 2017 30,171 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 25,642 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 23,239 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 17,326 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 17,326 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 JKY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JKY, 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 EX61 JKY registered?

EX61 JKY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is EX61 JKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX61 JKY shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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