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CK61 HVG

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

145,583 mi
Last recorded145,583 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK61 HVG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 145,583 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 141,737 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 141,737 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 127,429 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 127,429 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 110,946 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 110,946 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Sep 2019 94,634 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished/split (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Valve stem slightly damaged perished/split (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 94,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low mainbeam aim excessivly low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished/split (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Valve stem slightly damaged perished/split (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 80,442 miles

Nearside Front foglamp inoperative

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 80,442 miles

Nearside Front foglamp inoperative

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 64,061 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 64,061 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 47,313 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 47,313 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 37,120 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2015 37,120 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 28,853 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 28,853 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 HVG is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 HVG, 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 CK61 HVG registered?

CK61 HVG is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 October 2011.

Is CK61 HVG safe to buy?

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