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AY11 ZTJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

117,604 mi
Last recorded117,604 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY11 ZTJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2023 117,604 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 117,602 miles

Offside Rear Air brake cylinder/actuator leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 112,915 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 112,914 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) REQUIRES URGENT ATTENTION ()

Pass 2 Feb 2021 107,903 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 107,903 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe fractured (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 103,554 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Jan 2020 103,553 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2019 95,778 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

back box corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2019 95,775 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

back box corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2018 89,841 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.mm inner edge 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 89,840 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported joint both clamps corroded and broken (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.mm inner edge 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 81,877 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 70,959 miles

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

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Rear silencer corroded

both rear tyres cracking in tread areas

emissions not done rev-limiter cut in

Fail 12 Jan 2016 70,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outter side wall 185/60/15 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Rear silencer corroded

both rear tyres cracking in tread areas

emissions not done rev-limiter cut in

Pass 19 Jan 2015 61,476 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 41,748 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 29 Jan 2014 51,748 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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 ZTJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ZTJ, 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 ZTJ registered?

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

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