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CE61 TBO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,386 mi
Last recorded120,386 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE61 TBO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 120,386 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2025 120,386 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 115,827 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2024 115,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 110,896 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2023 110,896 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 105,838 miles

Offside Front brake slight bind

Fail 17 Sep 2022 105,795 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault traction control light on (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low ajusters not working (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front brake slight bind

Pass 24 Sep 2021 100,821 miles

offside front wishbone rear bush soft

Fail 18 Sep 2021 100,533 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side nearside slow in operation excess travel (1.4.1 (a))

offside front wishbone rear bush soft

Pass 26 Sep 2020 96,761 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush seperating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust flex leaking

Fail 26 Sep 2020 96,755 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

front exhaust flex leaking

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush seperating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2019 85,006 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 79,834 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 79,834 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 70,172 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Sep 2017 70,172 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 59,177 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 44,818 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 32,194 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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CE61 TBO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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