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CF11 AWR

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Orange Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,728 mi
Last recorded81,728 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF11 AWR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 81,728 miles

Vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 3 Jan 2025 80,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 78,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded and repaired

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Wet at the top (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake flexible hose incorrectly routed, fouling strut bracket

Offside Front OSF inner wheel arch plastic cover loose and fouling coil spring

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2023 78,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper and lower boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake flexible hose incorrectly routed, fouling strut bracket

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded and repaired

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Wet at the top (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake flexible hose incorrectly routed, fouling strut bracket

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front OSF inner wheel arch plastic cover loose and fouling coil spring

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Rear Parking brake lever high travel.

Pass 4 Jan 2023 76,801 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

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

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

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

o/s and n/s rear shocker boots ins

Fail 3 Jan 2023 76,078 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

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

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

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

o/s and n/s rear shocker boots ins

parking brake travel

Pass 6 Jan 2022 73,445 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 69,245 miles

Offside Rear slight bind

Pass 6 Jun 2019 63,210 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2018 57,759 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 52,433 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 46,290 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 46,290 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 38,202 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 38,202 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 29,002 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 29,003 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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CF11 AWR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Orange with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CF11 AWR, 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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CF11 AWR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 July 2011.

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