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EF60 ZMZ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,834 mi
Last recorded114,834 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 114,834 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear 195/55/15 v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 106,290 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front at 3mm 195/55/15 v (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 106,289 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front at 3mm 195/55/15 v (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 21 Jul 2023 99,136 miles

Offside Front outer sill corroded and holed

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 99,003 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer ( full sill ) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front outer sill area

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 91,390 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 83,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/15 h perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 78,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/15 v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 69,612 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 64,338 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 64,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracked and split (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Perished and cracking

Pass 6 Apr 2017 58,626 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 53,155 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 53,155 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 51,746 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2015 42,202 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 31,518 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 ZMZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZMZ, 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 ZMZ registered?

EF60 ZMZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 January 2011.

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