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EF60 ZMU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

90,998 mi
Last recorded90,998 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF60 ZMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 90,998 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 84,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 76,815 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 71,822 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 71,822 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 66,539 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 63,177 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 55,813 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 55,435 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 54,123 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 50,545 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 46,555 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 42,941 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 38,873 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 32,823 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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EF60 ZMU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 EF60 ZMU, 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 EF60 ZMU registered?

EF60 ZMU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 January 2011.

Is EF60 ZMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF60 ZMU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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