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CE11 FHJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,230 mi
Last recorded74,230 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE11 FHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 74,230 miles

oil leak

rear axle corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2025 74,227 miles

Offside Front 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))

oil leak

rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2024 70,338 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 70,335 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 66,682 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 62,256 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 62,252 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 58,191 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 55,319 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 49,232 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 49,232 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 43,260 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both near side tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Mar 2017 34,369 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 34,369 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 22,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 18,201 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2014 13,329 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear bumpstops slightly deteriorated

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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CE11 FHJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CE11 FHJ, 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 CE11 FHJ registered?

CE11 FHJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 March 2011.

Is CE11 FHJ safe to buy?

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