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GU61 ZZS

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,741 mi
Last recorded42,741 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 ZZS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 42,741 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 42,741 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 35,853 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 29,739 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 25,868 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 25,439 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 25,439 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 24,441 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 22,594 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 21,226 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 18,581 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 16,702 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 14,227 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 10,694 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 ZZS is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ZZS, 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 ZZS registered?

GU61 ZZS is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 October 2011.

Is GU61 ZZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU61 ZZS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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