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GK61 ZWX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,427 mi
Last recorded100,427 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK61 ZWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 100,427 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 89,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 88,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracks forming & slight cut (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2020 88,381 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing stuck behind seat (7.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracks forming & slight cut (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 83,084 miles

Rear Bumper Slightly Loose

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

Pass 2 May 2018 79,170 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 79,169 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 70,622 miles

nail in tread of nearside rear tyre 175/70/14

Fail 8 Sep 2016 70,622 miles

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

nail in tread of nearside rear tyre 175/70/14

Pass 28 Aug 2015 55,226 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2015 55,226 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 42,993 miles

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

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 ZWX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ZWX, 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 ZWX registered?

GK61 ZWX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 September 2011.

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