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CK61 EKE

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

81,190 mi
Last recorded81,190 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK61 EKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 81,190 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both o/s n/s rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s n/s rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 80,287 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 80,287 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 79,004 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 79,004 miles

Exhaust system insecure refit mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid refill (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 77,750 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 77,750 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps bulb (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid refill (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 76,328 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 73,460 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

under covers fitted covering some testable items

Fail 1 Jun 2021 73,460 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

hand brake high

under covers fitted covering some testable items

Pass 27 Jun 2020 68,815 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 61,984 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2018 52,816 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2018 52,816 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 44,338 miles

Front brake pads worn

Fail 5 Jun 2017 44,338 miles

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

Front brake pads worn

Front tyres perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 39,863 miles

Both rear tyres worn low

Pass 21 May 2015 33,180 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 33,180 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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 EKE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EKE, 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 EKE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 November 2011.

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