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CE61 WYC

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,306 mi
Last recorded168,306 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 168,306 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 161,126 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front subframe corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2025 161,120 miles

Emissions unable to be completed abandoned co out (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front subframe corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2024 149,649 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 149,618 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Major exhaust leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 136,249 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 136,248 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 119,212 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 98,584 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 98,584 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam h7 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 501 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 76,284 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 67,045 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 67,045 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 62,760 miles

Slight bind on both rear wheels

Fail 27 Sep 2017 62,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight bind on both rear wheels

Pass 27 Sep 2016 52,827 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 37,422 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 37,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 25,883 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 25,883 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 WYC 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 WYC, 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 WYC registered?

CE61 WYC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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