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CF11 MVU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,948 mi
Last recorded125,948 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF11 MVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 125,948 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 122,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2022 117,869 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 May 2022 117,868 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Both (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2021 111,953 miles

nearside & offside front lower arms, rear mount bushes deteriorating

Fail 20 May 2021 111,953 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb retaining clip missing (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

nearside & offside front lower arms, rear mount bushes deteriorating

Pass 11 May 2020 104,099 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY PIPE SLIGHT BLOW , MAYBE CAUSING MIL LIGHT AND EMISSIONS FAILURE (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear WHEEL BINDING WHEN JACKED UP , OK ON ROLLING ROAD

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN VERY BADLY AND NEARING LEGAL LIMIT , NEEDS CHANGING ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT WEEP FROM SUMP PLUG (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2020 104,099 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY PIPE SLIGHT BLOW , MAYBE CAUSING MIL LIGHT AND EMISSIONS FAILURE (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Upper Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction MULTIPLE MIRROR ORNAMENTS BLOCKING A CLEAR VIEW OF THE ROAD AHEAD FROM THE DRIVERS POSITION (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear WHEEL BINDING WHEN JACKED UP , OK ON ROLLING ROAD

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN VERY BADLY AND NEARING LEGAL LIMIT , NEEDS CHANGING ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT WEEP FROM SUMP PLUG (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 89,326 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 May 2018 75,798 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 12 May 2017 66,596 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 56,943 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 45,242 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 32,745 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Jul 2014 32,745 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 MVU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol 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 CF11 MVU, 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 CF11 MVU registered?

CF11 MVU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 July 2011.

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