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FL61 ZCK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,769 mi
Last recorded82,769 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL61 ZCK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 82,769 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 82,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 71,624 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 64,891 miles

Exhaust back box corroded but not blowing at this stage

Pass 10 Aug 2022 64,479 miles

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

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

exhaust back box skinning

Pass 16 Aug 2021 63,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 63,202 miles

back box losing outer skin

Fail 18 Aug 2020 63,202 miles

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

back box losing outer skin

tpms light on

Pass 5 Aug 2019 62,841 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 61,788 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 56,767 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 53,646 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 44,747 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 33,758 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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FL61 ZCK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FL61 ZCK, 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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FL61 ZCK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 October 2011.

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