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CA60 GJU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

154,563 mi
Last recorded154,563 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA60 GJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 154,563 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 17 Jan 2022 154,563 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 22 Jan 2021 142,061 miles

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))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 128,980 miles

Offside stone chip in windscreen

Fail 29 Jul 2019 128,976 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure front flexible joint detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside stone chip in windscreen

Pass 21 Feb 2019 124,520 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 109,214 miles

Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 2 Mar 2018 109,214 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 4 Apr 2017 92,821 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 92,776 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 74,395 miles

Rear Both rear brakes are slightly binding

Pass 13 Feb 2015 56,376 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 39,735 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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CA60 GJU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CA60 GJU, 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 CA60 GJU registered?

CA60 GJU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 January 2011.

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