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GU11 TZK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

77,322 mi
Last recorded77,322 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU11 TZK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 77,322 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 71,282 miles

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

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

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

both front outer sills soft

internal bonnet release defective

Pass 1 Sep 2023 68,710 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 65,044 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 65,044 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 60,193 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 54,558 miles

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Nearside and Offside, slight perishing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH, slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wipers smearing slightly

Fail 4 Mar 2021 54,558 miles

Exhaust system insecure DPF to Centre section sleeve clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Nearside and Offside, slight perishing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH, slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 19 Feb 2020 49,688 miles

front brake pads 3/4 worn and discs worn not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/f shock damp not leaking to x/s at time of test.

Fail 19 Feb 2020 49,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/45/r16 avon zv7 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake pads 3/4 worn and discs worn not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/f shock damp not leaking to x/s at time of test.

Pass 1 Mar 2019 45,262 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 39,242 miles

215/45/r16

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres 2.5mm tread left at time of test.

n/s/r tyre slightly lumpy tread on inside edge not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 7 Mar 2017 31,637 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 25,621 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 20,598 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 16,210 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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GU11 TZK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 GU11 TZK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU11 TZK registered?

GU11 TZK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 March 2011.

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The MOT history for GU11 TZK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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