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CE61 WJV

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,789 mi
Last recorded41,789 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE61 WJV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 30 Jul 2025 41,789 miles

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4x (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 41,782 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4x (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 40,961 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 39,119 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 36,898 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 35,566 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4x (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2019 33,608 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 30,486 miles

Front exhaust flex worn

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 26,313 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 21,013 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 16,213 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 12,215 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 WJV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WJV, 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 WJV registered?

CE61 WJV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 September 2011.

Is CE61 WJV safe to buy?

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