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CK11 ZPF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,246 mi
Last recorded94,246 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK11 ZPF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 94,246 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inside door handle missing

Pass 15 Oct 2024 91,094 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 91,000 miles

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

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

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 88,523 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2023 88,522 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2022 80,618 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2022 80,618 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 72,653 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 64,781 miles

Nearside Front Seatbelt is slow to retract

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall worn and also damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2020 64,781 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seatbelt is slow to retract

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall worn and also damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 61,245 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 56,369 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 51,935 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 48,125 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2016 41,433 miles

OSR tyre slightly deteriorated and cracked

Fail 12 Feb 2016 41,433 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Item removed from windscreen prior to test

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

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

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

Rear tyres cracking up on tread

Pass 4 Mar 2015 34,953 miles

Nearside front tyre Falken 185/60R15 3-5-4 mm

Nearside rear tyre Goodyear 185/60R15 4-6-4 mm

Offside front tyre Falken 185/60R15 3-3-3 mm

Offside rear tyre Goodyear 185/60R15 4-6-4 mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 4 Mar 2015 34,953 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre Falken 185/60R15 3-5-4 mm

Nearside rear tyre Goodyear 185/60R15 4-6-4 mm

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre Falken 185/60R15 3-3-3 mm

Offside rear tyre Goodyear 185/60R15 4-6-4 mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Mar 2014 27,973 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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CK11 ZPF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol 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 CK11 ZPF, 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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CK11 ZPF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 June 2011.

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