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CA60 YYY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

128,250 mi
Last recorded128,250 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA60 YYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 128,250 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 121,744 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both sills corrode not in precribed area

Pass 29 Feb 2024 118,375 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 115,172 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 114,972 miles

Emissions not tested no gas to tail pipe (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split/badly twisted (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (0.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion on inner face of front brake discs, inner pads appear to be wearing thin

Pass 17 Dec 2021 102,463 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 102,462 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 91,578 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 91,578 miles

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 77,828 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 69,753 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 67,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm approx (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 58,247 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 48,261 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 37,350 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 27,418 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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CA60 YYY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CA60 YYY, 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 YYY registered?

CA60 YYY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 February 2011.

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