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EY61 JZV

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

133,092 mi
Last recorded133,092 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY61 JZV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 133,092 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 125,521 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 109,271 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 97,034 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 97,034 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 82,167 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r 3mm n/s/r 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 69,875 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 65,874 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Before dpf. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 61,809 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration lamp dim.

Pass 17 Sep 2018 58,311 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 52,627 miles

n/s wiper blade poor condition

n/s/f tyre bald inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2016 38,813 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 30,627 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 21,453 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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EY61 JZV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EY61 JZV, 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 EY61 JZV registered?

EY61 JZV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 September 2011.

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