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CE11 VXN

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

52,721 mi
Last recorded52,721 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE11 VXN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 52,721 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 51,893 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 51,889 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 50,793 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 49,607 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 49,552 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEX\PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 48,588 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 47,541 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 46,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 41,234 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 41,234 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel BOTH (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH NOW !!!! (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2018 35,918 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 35,918 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 30,429 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 25,074 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 19,872 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 14,907 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 VXN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VXN, 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

How do I check the history of CE11 VXN?

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What year was CE11 VXN registered?

CE11 VXN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 March 2011.

Is CE11 VXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE11 VXN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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