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CE61 WJZ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

91,759 mi
Last recorded91,759 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE61 WJZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 91,759 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 94,787 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 79,554 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside bush area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 79,545 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached top mount failed (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside bush area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 68,650 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 56,420 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 47,815 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 42,692 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 34,256 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 26,429 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 18,193 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 17,168 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 14,307 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 WJZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WJZ, 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 WJZ registered?

CE61 WJZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 September 2011.

Is CE61 WJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE61 WJZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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