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CE61 WOY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

117,936 mi
Last recorded117,936 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE61 WOY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 117,936 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2026 117,934 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 107,805 miles

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

chip on front windscreen

Pass 9 Aug 2024 99,411 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Aug 2024 99,411 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Oct 2023 94,965 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box has minor leak of gases (box in poor condition) Advise replacement (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 94,963 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe & rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 83,087 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from the rear box welds (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shocks leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 77,149 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from the centre and rear of the exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s front lower arm rear bushes have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner inner steering arm has play

Pass 6 Oct 2020 70,412 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 70,412 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2019 59,586 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s and O/S on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 59,058 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps N/S and O/S (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 47,341 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 39,468 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 33,154 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 32,553 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 25,669 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 WOY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WOY, 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 WOY registered?

CE61 WOY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 September 2011.

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