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CE11 YHY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

55,317 mi
Last recorded55,317 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 55,317 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 55,317 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 54,303 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

unable to check all seatbelts items on seats

Pass 9 Aug 2023 53,980 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 44,511 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 44,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 40,622 miles

Offside Front 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))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 36,247 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 36,247 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 32,518 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 27,117 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 22,189 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 17,238 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 15,311 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 13,139 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 YHY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YHY, 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

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What year was CE11 YHY registered?

CE11 YHY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 April 2011.

Is CE11 YHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE11 YHY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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