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GX61 ZBF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Orange Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,495 mi
Last recorded127,495 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX61 ZBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 127,495 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 108,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 108,098 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2024 89,009 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 73,898 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Nearside and offside. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2023 73,668 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Nearside and offside. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2022 54,544 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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GX61 ZBF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Orange with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GX61 ZBF, 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 GX61 ZBF registered?

GX61 ZBF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 January 2011.

Is GX61 ZBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX61 ZBF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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