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CF11 OGU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,899 mi
Last recorded82,899 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF11 OGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 82,899 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2025 82,899 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 75,353 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 75,353 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2023 68,188 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 61,589 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2022 61,589 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2021 56,473 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 6 Jun 2021 56,473 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 50,283 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2020 50,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 44,040 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 44,038 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear tyres cracked/perished and low on tread 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 40,855 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 40,853 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on inner edge badly (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 35,050 miles

EML light on dash

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 28,463 miles

Mil light on

Fail 17 Jun 2016 28,463 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Mil light on

Pass 25 Jun 2015 16,500 miles

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

TPMS light stays on

Pass 7 May 2014 8,015 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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CF11 OGU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,199cc diesel 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 CF11 OGU, 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 OGU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 July 2011.

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