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AU11 ZZP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,353 mi
Last recorded91,353 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU11 ZZP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 91,353 miles

under seal coated

Pass 21 May 2024 90,000 miles

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))

Fail 21 May 2024 90,000 miles

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))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 89,810 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 81,683 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 76,325 miles

Central hand brake high but has sufficient reserve travel

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm rear bushes perished ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device perished/cracked, but still provides effective seal

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and low tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rear bump stops split/perished ns and os (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 76,302 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central hand brake high but has sufficient reserve travel

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm rear bushes perished ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device perished/cracked, but still provides effective seal

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and low tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rear bump stops split/perished ns and os (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 70,182 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns and os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm rear bushes perished ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective damage to headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ns and os bump stops perished/split (5.3.2 (c))

fuel filler cap seal perished but sealing device is still effective

Pass 15 Mar 2019 58,436 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 58,436 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 47,993 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 47,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall split (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall split (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall split (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall split (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2017 40,316 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 32,923 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 32,923 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 26,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 26,378 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 18,131 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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AU11 ZZP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU11 ZZP, 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 AU11 ZZP registered?

AU11 ZZP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 March 2011.

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