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EY61 OEJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

56,222 mi
Last recorded56,222 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY61 OEJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 56,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 56,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2025 54,445 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 51,242 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 47,968 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 44,481 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 40,432 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 37,524 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 35,035 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 31,888 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 31,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 26,589 miles

some engine oil loss

Pass 13 Aug 2016 22,498 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 18,556 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 13,801 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 13,801 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 OEJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OEJ, 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 OEJ registered?

EY61 OEJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 September 2011.

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The MOT history for EY61 OEJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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