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EX61 VCC

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

126,063 mi
Last recorded126,063 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX61 VCC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 126,063 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes starting to de bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall slit no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective pipe goes into back box corroded and thin (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2026 126,062 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment and travel (1.1.6 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes starting to de bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall slit no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective pipe goes into back box corroded and thin (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 120,944 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 120,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 114,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 114,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 105,284 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 105,282 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 May 2022 101,655 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 83,845 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 83,845 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment + lever mounting insecure (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 70,984 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2019 70,984 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 62,561 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber weaping

front discs lipped

parking brake only just met requirements adjustment or repair required

service light illuminated

Fail 17 Nov 2018 62,561 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber weaping

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

front discs lipped

parking brake only just met requirements adjustment or repair required

service light illuminated

Pass 25 Oct 2017 45,897 miles

both front tyres getting low and cracking in tread

Pass 19 Oct 2016 31,506 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 26,707 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 20,467 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 20,467 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 20,418 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 VCC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 EX61 VCC, 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 VCC registered?

EX61 VCC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 September 2011.

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