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CA61 DVP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,967 mi
Last recorded99,967 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA61 DVP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 99,967 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2026 99,967 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 94,871 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 92,477 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 89,929 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 88,516 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 84,962 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 80,019 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 72,270 miles

nearside rear tyre uneven wear and close to limit

Fail 13 Dec 2018 72,270 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre uneven wear and close to limit

Pass 22 Dec 2017 62,846 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 62,845 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 51,881 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 40,640 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 30,520 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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CA61 DVP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CA61 DVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA61 DVP registered?

CA61 DVP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 December 2011.

Is CA61 DVP safe to buy?

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