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GU61 ZZF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,510 mi
Last recorded156,510 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 ZZF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 156,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 156,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 146,853 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

corrosion to o/s outer sill

Fail 29 Sep 2022 146,848 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both sides front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

corrosion to o/s outer sill

Pass 11 Oct 2021 133,134 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 133,134 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 120,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 108,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Undertray obstructing some engine components

Fail 5 Nov 2019 108,025 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Undertray obstructing some engine components

Pass 8 Nov 2018 92,173 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 79,275 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 78,957 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror case (6.1.C.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror to pass mot ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 62,206 miles

under trays fitted

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 50,482 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 42,074 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ZZF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ZZF, 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 ZZF registered?

GU61 ZZF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 October 2011.

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