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CA08 PET

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,646 mi
Last recorded121,646 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 PET
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 121,646 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 120,889 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 60 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 60 15 (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust flexi badly broken

service light on dash

surface rust rear axle

Pass 27 Sep 2024 109,420 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES FRONT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play INNER TIE ROD SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 109,420 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES FRONT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play INNER TIE ROD SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH SIDES REAR (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 97,333 miles

Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s) bothside ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished on outer sidewall/185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 89,732 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 89,731 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 80,876 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 74,188 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 70,386 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 70,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 65,706 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 60,257 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 54,459 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 40,449 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 29,511 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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CA08 PET is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CA08 PET, 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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CA08 PET is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 October 2011.

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