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GK61 ZWU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,136 mi
Last recorded118,136 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK61 ZWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 118,136 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 110,982 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 99,360 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 85,253 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 85,113 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 63,793 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Sep 2015 48,978 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 48,978 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 37,402 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 37,402 miles

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

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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GK61 ZWU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GK61 ZWU, 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 GK61 ZWU registered?

GK61 ZWU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 September 2011.

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