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EK61 ZZP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

114,769 mi
Last recorded114,769 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK61 ZZP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 114,769 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Front - Passenger Side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Depth 2mm - ( 215/45r16 ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Front - Driver Side ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Depth 3mm - ( 215/45R16 ) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Rear - Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 114,568 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Front - Both Sides ( Bulbs Incorrectly Fitted ) (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Front - Both Sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front - Passenger Side (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Front - Passenger Side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Depth 2mm - ( 215/45r16 ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Front - Driver Side ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Depth 3mm - ( 215/45R16 ) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Rear - Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 102,881 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 97,204 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 96,980 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2023 96,725 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 90,868 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in o/s steering rack end ()

emissions only just passed test

Fail 2 Nov 2022 90,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in o/s steering rack end ()

emissions only just passed test

Pass 17 Nov 2021 83,217 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

bottom of engine sump rusty

Pass 2 Dec 2020 82,433 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 77,048 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 77,042 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 63,922 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 63,911 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 52,872 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 52,871 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

offside rear brake has very slight bind

Pass 17 Dec 2016 44,434 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 34,608 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 28,632 miles

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

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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EK61 ZZP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EK61 ZZP, 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 EK61 ZZP registered?

EK61 ZZP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 October 2011.

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