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CB11 CVB

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

134,470 mi
Last recorded134,470 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB11 CVB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 134,470 miles

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

Nearside Body damage to both Ns doors.

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 134,469 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Body damage to both Ns doors.

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 134,468 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to excessive leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flexi joint cracked (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Body damage

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded/swelled (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin peeling away

Pass 4 Feb 2025 121,817 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 121,817 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 109,630 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 103,745 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 92,325 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Feb 2022 92,325 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Feb 2021 85,750 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 80,413 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 75,731 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 75,731 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 64,214 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 64,205 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 52,133 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 41,026 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 41,026 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 30,622 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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CB11 CVB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CB11 CVB, 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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CB11 CVB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 August 2011.

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