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FL61 ZGP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,514 mi
Last recorded114,514 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL61 ZGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 114,514 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 114,514 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 99,822 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective sleeve/join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 99,822 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective sleeve/join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 87,032 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread 2nd yr (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil 2nd yr (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) 2nd yr ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre metal turning ()

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) 2nd yr ()

Fail 20 Jan 2023 86,962 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment parking brake lever (1.1.15 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread 2nd yr (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil 2nd yr (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) 2nd yr ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre metal turning ()

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) 2nd yr ()

parking brake only just met minimum effort limit

tpms light lit on dashboard out of date range for mot

Pass 31 Jan 2022 81,758 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jan 2021 76,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

handbrake travel high

Pass 17 Jan 2020 70,727 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2020 70,727 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

undertray fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2019 65,129 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 47,693 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 35,959 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 28,782 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Dash indicates tyre pressure monitor fault

Service warning 'on'

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' scratching across screen (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 25,437 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 ZGP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FL61 ZGP, 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 FL61 ZGP registered?

FL61 ZGP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 November 2011.

Is FL61 ZGP safe to buy?

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