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EK61 ZZW

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

51,107 mi
Last recorded51,107 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK61 ZZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 51,107 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 42,579 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 42,569 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 40,016 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 40,016 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 37,327 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 16 Oct 2017 37,327 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 30,717 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 24,657 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 17,922 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 17,847 miles

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

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 ZZW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZZW, 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 ZZW registered?

EK61 ZZW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 October 2011.

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The MOT history for EK61 ZZW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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