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CK61 CAX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,668 mi
Last recorded114,668 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK61 CAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 114,668 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 113,210 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexible section is breaking up

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/16- plus worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2024 113,209 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split & bonding failed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexible section is breaking up

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/16- plus worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 96,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting plus screw in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45/16- splitting plus screw in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin is corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2022 87,491 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box outer is corroded

Rear shock absorber covers are loose

Pass 2 Oct 2021 78,843 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear shock absorbers dust covers loose

heavy corrosion rear exhaust box

n/s/f suspension arm bush peeling

o/s/r brake slightly binding and discs looks overheated

Pass 26 Sep 2020 69,942 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover is loose

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2019 63,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover is loose

Rear exhaust box is heavily corroded- outer skin

Fail 5 Oct 2019 63,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45/16- in outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover is loose

Rear exhaust box is heavily corroded- outer skin

Pass 6 Oct 2018 54,462 miles

both front brake pads inner looks low and wear on discs

both front wiper blades slightly leaving marks on screen

heavy corrosion rear exhaust box

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar link rods

slight wheel bearing play n/s/f

Pass 6 Oct 2017 46,316 miles

slight wear to rear brake discs

Fail 5 Oct 2017 46,315 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

slight wear to rear brake discs

Pass 23 Sep 2016 32,166 miles

Front windscreen scratched

Fail 23 Sep 2016 32,166 miles

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

Front windscreen scratched

Pass 23 Sep 2015 22,133 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 11,177 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 11,177 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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CK61 CAX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc 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 CK61 CAX, 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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CK61 CAX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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