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CF11 UEV

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,059 mi
Last recorded94,059 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF11 UEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 94,059 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Front Spring seated incorrectly

Pass 20 Sep 2024 87,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incorrect

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

remaining exhaust sections heavily corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2024 87,437 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure both upper mountings broken (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush detached from arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incorrect

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

remaining exhaust sections heavily corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2023 81,689 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 81,689 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 73,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 73,762 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 66,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing loose (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing loose (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2021 66,679 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing loose (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing loose (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2020 59,258 miles

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

rear silencer outerskin corroded.

Fail 25 Aug 2020 59,258 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

rear silencer outerskin corroded.

Pass 6 Sep 2019 53,361 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 53,361 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 45,898 miles

o/s/r tyre nail in tread

rear tyres on limit

Pass 6 Sep 2017 38,600 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 32,072 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 27,131 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 23,188 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 UEV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UEV, 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 UEV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 August 2011.

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