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GU61 ZBE

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,571 mi
Last recorded133,571 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 ZBE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 133,571 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 130,660 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 123,880 miles

Corrosion to exhaust, especially at rear

Osf tyre badly worn on inner edge

Osr tyre wearing on edges

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 123,880 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Corrosion to exhaust, especially at rear

Osf tyre badly worn on inner edge

Osr tyre wearing on edges

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 119,571 miles

Damage to rear bumper

Damage to windscreen

Exhaust system corroded

Long handbrake lever travel

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 119,569 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Damage to rear bumper

Damage to windscreen

Exhaust system corroded

Long handbrake lever travel

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 111,858 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Pass 1 Dec 2020 99,739 miles

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

offside side repeater dim

Fail 23 Nov 2020 99,462 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

long handbrake travel

offside side repeater dim

Pass 23 Apr 2019 83,796 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 83,501 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 83,501 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 76,590 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 76,590 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 66,826 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 107,154 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 49,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted to o/s/r

o/s/f seat belt sensitive when pulled but operating correctly at time of inspection

rear wiper blade split

Fail 8 Oct 2014 49,733 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted to o/s/r

o/s/f seat belt sensitive when pulled but operating correctly at time of inspection

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

rear wiper blade split

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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GU61 ZBE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GU61 ZBE, 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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GU61 ZBE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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