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AY11 ZSN

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

136,099 mi
Last recorded136,099 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY11 ZSN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 136,099 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 130,632 miles

Nearside Outer SILL STARTING TO RUST

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 14 Jan 2025 130,632 miles

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

Nearside 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))

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

Offside 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))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Jan 2024 123,650 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 115,889 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 115,889 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 111,222 miles

Offside Rear SHOCK DUST COVER INSECURE

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Jan 2021 102,270 miles

Offside Rear SHOCK DUST COVER INSECURE

Fail 12 Jan 2021 102,270 miles

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

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

Offside Rear SHOCK DUST COVER INSECURE

Pass 16 Jan 2020 93,712 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCK DUST COVERS INSECURE

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 93,712 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCK DUST COVERS INSECURE

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 86,521 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 86,521 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2017 74,702 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 74,702 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 63,638 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 55,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 45,072 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine light on

Pass 27 Feb 2014 33,600 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 ZSN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 AY11 ZSN, 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 AY11 ZSN registered?

AY11 ZSN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 March 2011.

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