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CK61 LKU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

42,730 mi
Last recorded42,730 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 42,730 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2025 42,730 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 38,964 miles

N/S/R AND O/S/F TYRE PERISHED

Pass 10 Nov 2023 35,302 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 35,302 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 31,249 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN AND PERISHED

N/S/R TYRE PERISHED

Pass 29 Nov 2021 27,162 miles

N/S/F AND O/S/R TYRE PERISHED

Fail 29 Nov 2021 27,162 miles

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

N/S/F AND O/S/R TYRE PERISHED

Pass 1 Dec 2020 25,252 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 25,252 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 21,785 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 21,785 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 17,494 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 13,254 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 8,954 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 5,754 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 1,922 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 LKU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc 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 LKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CK61 LKU?

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What year was CK61 LKU registered?

CK61 LKU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 October 2011.

Is CK61 LKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK61 LKU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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