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CE61 KTX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Orange Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,644 mi
Last recorded118,644 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE61 KTX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 118,644 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 116,200 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 113,049 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 113,049 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 109,682 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 109,682 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 102,007 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 89,426 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 73,410 miles

TPMS warning light illuminated

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres quite worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 53,929 miles

Slight ooze of fluid from offside front shock absorber

Fail 19 Apr 2018 53,929 miles

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

Slight ooze of fluid from offside front shock absorber

Pass 20 Apr 2017 40,821 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 39,705 miles

front discs rusting

Pass 16 Sep 2015 35,118 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s front (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

baby seat fitted seat cannot be tested

Pass 27 Aug 2014 29,035 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 29,035 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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 KTX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Orange with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KTX, 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 CE61 KTX registered?

CE61 KTX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 September 2011.

Is CE61 KTX safe to buy?

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