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GU11 TZZ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

142,024 mi
Last recorded142,024 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU11 TZZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 142,024 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2026 142,024 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 133,152 miles

both rear tyres cracked/cracking between tread

rear exhaust in poor condition (outer skin)

undertrays/guards fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2025 133,152 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

undertrays/guards fitted

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

both rear tyres cracked/cracking between tread

rear exhaust in poor condition (outer skin)

Pass 17 Feb 2024 128,014 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

exhaust clamp broken and system in poor condition

Pass 25 Feb 2023 123,485 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2022 118,145 miles

Front Exhaust flexi Deteriorated

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2022 118,145 miles

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

Front Exhaust flexi Deteriorated

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2021 113,453 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2020 110,455 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Feb 2020 110,455 miles

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

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2019 102,677 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute damaged (4.4.4 (a))

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2018 85,014 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

underguards fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2018 85,014 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Front Track rod end loose lock nut loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Track rod end loose lock nut loose (2.2.B.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

underguards fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2017 67,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit irregular wear (4.1.E.1)

fuel filter corroded

rear exhaust in poor condition

underguards fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2017 67,970 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit irregular wear (4.1.E.1)

fuel filter corroded

rear exhaust in poor condition

underguards fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2016 53,675 miles

under guards fitted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre splitting on inner wall

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust box in a poor condition

Pass 28 Feb 2015 41,868 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 31,355 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 31,346 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 TZZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GU11 TZZ, 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 GU11 TZZ registered?

GU11 TZZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 March 2011.

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