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CE61 ARU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,694 mi
Last recorded109,694 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE61 ARU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 109,694 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 101,431 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Park brake has little reserve travel

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 94,699 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flex pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Stone chip in windscreen.Zone b.

Pass 5 Mar 2020 92,834 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 90,081 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 77,121 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 59,091 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 59,080 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 49,487 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 41,189 miles

n/s/f shock absorber leaking

Pass 7 May 2014 32,719 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 32,719 miles

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

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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CE61 ARU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 CE61 ARU, 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 CE61 ARU registered?

CE61 ARU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is CE61 ARU safe to buy?

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