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AV60 ZMX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

119,303 mi
Last recorded119,303 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV60 ZMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 119,303 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 113,404 miles

Nearside parking brake weaker than offside

Offside front lower sill holed and corroded but not within a prescribed area

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

Slight travel in parking brake lever

Pass 20 Nov 2023 102,317 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 101,074 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 93,060 miles

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

emissions and rpm not detected

Fail 6 Oct 2021 93,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

emissions and rpm not detected

Pass 18 Nov 2020 84,577 miles

front suspension legs leaking

Fail 13 Nov 2020 84,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

front suspension legs leaking

Pass 25 Nov 2019 78,738 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 70,981 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 62,073 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 49,198 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 49,198 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 35,561 miles

emissions to clean to register

Pass 13 Feb 2015 22,638 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 22,057 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Jan 2014 17,030 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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AV60 ZMX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AV60 ZMX, 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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AV60 ZMX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 January 2011.

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