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CA61 AUL

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,896 mi
Last recorded90,896 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA61 AUL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 90,896 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2025 90,896 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Added washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 84,617 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 25 Oct 2023 77,743 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 75,169 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 75,169 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 58,805 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 58,805 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 49,195 miles

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

both rear tyres are cracking and perishing

Fail 5 Mar 2021 49,195 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are cracking and perishing

Pass 4 Feb 2020 39,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Showing wear on inside and outside tread through under-inflation (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also showing signs of under-inflation on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 39,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Showing wear on inside and outside tread through under-inflation (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also showing signs of under-inflation on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. suspect mild impact damage - check lower mounting, may be broken (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 27,923 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 27,923 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 24,760 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 22,480 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 22,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 17,967 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 11,350 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 11,348 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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CA61 AUL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CA61 AUL, 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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CA61 AUL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 December 2011.

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