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AY11 ZRP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,979 mi
Last recorded115,979 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY11 ZRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 115,979 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 113,120 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 109,016 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Nov 2022 104,307 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Nov 2021 96,757 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 90,278 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 82,698 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 75,387 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 68,712 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 61,387 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 61,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 52,163 miles

All tyre pressures low

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides, also perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 52,162 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both sides (1.8)

All tyre pressures low

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides, also perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 40,280 miles

front screen lightly scratched

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 40,280 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front screen lightly scratched

Pass 28 Nov 2013 31,106 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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AY11 ZRP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc 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 AY11 ZRP, 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 AY11 ZRP registered?

AY11 ZRP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is AY11 ZRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY11 ZRP 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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