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CE11 ZHW

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

118,205 mi
Last recorded118,205 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE11 ZHW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 118,205 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 111,442 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 103,080 miles

Exhaust flexi joint poor condition

Offside friont tyre low

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Feb 2023 96,593 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 92,079 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (and door) (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 92,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (and door) (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 91,302 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

damage to nearside bodywork

Fail 23 Feb 2021 91,302 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

damage to nearside bodywork

Pass 10 Mar 2020 88,725 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 88,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 76,155 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 60,726 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 52,462 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 53,462 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 44,357 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 36,032 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 36,032 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 26,824 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 26,824 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 ZHW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZHW, 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 ZHW registered?

CE11 ZHW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 March 2011.

Is CE11 ZHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE11 ZHW shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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