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KM60 ZSU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

45,254 mi
Last recorded45,254 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM60 ZSU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 45,254 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 45,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment goes all the way to the max (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive damp with brake fluid, no obvious leaks. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil also reduced damping effect. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 38,666 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r, o/s/r. ()

Gearbox mounting defective gearbox mount bush worn slightly. ()

Rear Parking braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear. (0.1 (b))

oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2024 38,397 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r, o/s/r. ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear. (0.1 (b))

oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2023 31,197 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts slight cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 31,197 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts slight cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 29,206 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 25,751 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 12 Oct 2021 25,751 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2020 24,433 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 22,921 miles

Exhuaust corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s & N/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 19,302 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Mar 2017 17,503 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust deteriorated

oil leak

under tray/engine cover fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2016 16,086 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

oil leak

rear tyres cracking

under tray/engine cover fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2015 14,657 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2015 14,657 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 13,009 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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KM60 ZSU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KM60 ZSU, 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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What year was KM60 ZSU registered?

KM60 ZSU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 January 2011.

Is KM60 ZSU safe to buy?

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