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CE61 WBN

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,815 mi
Last recorded97,815 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE61 WBN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 97,815 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 82,270 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 81,467 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 77,589 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 73,393 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 68,599 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 68,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 66,357 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 66,357 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel park brake (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 62,356 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 62,356 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 57,308 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 50,454 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 48,944 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2015 28,982 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 26,508 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 WBN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WBN, 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 WBN registered?

CE61 WBN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 October 2011.

Is CE61 WBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE61 WBN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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