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CK11 ZPM

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,554 mi
Last recorded126,554 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK11 ZPM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 126,554 miles

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

nearside front sill corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2025 126,554 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

nearside front sill corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2024 119,478 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 12 Jul 2024 119,478 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 13 Jul 2023 111,690 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 110,207 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2023 110,207 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 108,036 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 108,036 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2021 106,964 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 106,170 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust silencer has corrosion, but does not appear to be leaking

Fail 17 Feb 2021 106,141 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust silencer has corrosion, but does not appear to be leaking

Pass 11 Feb 2020 96,714 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 82,381 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded.

Nearside rear shock absorber sleeve deteriorated

Under covers fitted.

tps warning light on.

Pass 20 Feb 2018 68,321 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 65,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Jul 2017 65,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 60,210 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 60,210 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak and o/s (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 55,131 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s/f tyre slight sidewall damage

Pass 16 Jun 2014 45,295 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 ZPM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZPM, 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 ZPM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 July 2011.

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