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EY61 OEE

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,751 mi
Last recorded132,751 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY61 OEE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 132,751 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not working

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

Pass 27 May 2025 125,171 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 125,151 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 119,343 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 108,215 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside headlamp brackets cracked but not insecurs

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 91,083 miles

Exhaust sleeve clamp corroded and deteriorated

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 91,082 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Exhaust sleeve clamp corroded and deteriorated

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 74,616 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front "Flexi" (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Door mirror - Outer casing missing

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect All four (4) (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 68,149 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Door mirror outer casing missing

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And heavily perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light illuminated

Pass 31 Aug 2018 60,282 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 60,282 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 52,402 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 43,766 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

under tray fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2016 43,766 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2015 36,290 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 17 Sep 2015 36,290 miles

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 10 Sep 2014 27,446 miles

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

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 OEE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EY61 OEE, 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 EY61 OEE registered?

EY61 OEE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is EY61 OEE safe to buy?

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