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CE61 WYP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,667 mi
Last recorded117,667 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE61 WYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 117,667 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 109,581 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 104,390 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 104,390 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 94,636 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 86,571 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 82,587 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 79,437 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 69,730 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 69,730 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 61,887 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 45,267 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 45,267 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 May 2015 30,512 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 30,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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 WYP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 WYP, 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 WYP registered?

CE61 WYP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 September 2011.

Is CE61 WYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE61 WYP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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