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GU61 ZCF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Orange Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,422 mi
Last recorded68,422 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 ZCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 68,422 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 57,795 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 57,794 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 52,567 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts starting to wear low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 48,145 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 44,586 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 39,798 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 38,137 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 31,496 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 27,416 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 22,048 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 21,058 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has small cuts in tread

Fail 11 Apr 2017 21,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has small cuts in tread

Pass 9 Apr 2016 19,196 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 16,482 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 12,442 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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GU61 ZCF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Orange with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GU61 ZCF, 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 GU61 ZCF registered?

GU61 ZCF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 September 2011.

Is GU61 ZCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU61 ZCF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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