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CE11 VXT

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,852 mi
Last recorded94,852 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE11 VXT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 94,852 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 85,719 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 70,453 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 63,933 miles

Front lip and corrosion on front brake discs

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 60,560 miles

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

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

fuel cap seal split but still making seal

Pass 18 Sep 2020 56,043 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both are perishing slightly. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fuel cap seal perishing.

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

Offside Rear shock absorber cover in pieces

Plastic covers/undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection of some testable items.

Fail 18 Sep 2020 56,043 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both are perishing slightly. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap seal perishing.

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber cover in pieces

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Plastic covers/undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection of some testable items.

Pass 27 Mar 2019 50,299 miles

fuel cap seal perishing

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

slight imbalance of front brakes

Fail 26 Mar 2019 50,299 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

fuel cap seal perishing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

slight imbalance of front brakes

Pass 3 Apr 2018 43,226 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 43,198 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 40,549 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 40,549 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak nearside/offside (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 36,320 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside/offside (2.7.3)

offside front tyre starting to wear low

Pass 27 Mar 2015 32,703 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 32,703 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 28,066 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 28,066 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 VXT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VXT, 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 VXT registered?

CE11 VXT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 May 2011.

Is CE11 VXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE11 VXT shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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