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CE11 FHY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,231 mi
Last recorded86,231 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE11 FHY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 86,231 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 86,219 miles

Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 75,796 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 73,953 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side head light (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 56,992 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 56,973 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 45,515 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 44,216 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 44,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2016 28,484 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 23,231 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 22,206 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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CE11 FHY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CE11 FHY, 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 FHY registered?

CE11 FHY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 March 2011.

Is CE11 FHY safe to buy?

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