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EY61 OEV

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

140,013 mi
Last recorded140,013 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY61 OEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 140,013 miles

Exhaust back box skin corroded

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

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

Offside Front shocker top mount slight lift/play

Pass 26 May 2025 136,045 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2025 136,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 129,072 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 129,072 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 123,900 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 120,743 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 117,598 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 112,338 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 108,397 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 108,397 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 100,583 miles

Nearside Front headlamp bracket cracked

Nearside Front tyre tread low and worn on inner edge

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front headlamp bracket cracked

Offside Front tyre tread low and worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2017 90,841 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 90,841 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 75,785 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 26 Sep 2016 75,785 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 60,155 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 41,650 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

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 OEV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OEV, 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 OEV registered?

EY61 OEV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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