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CK61 SRU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

88,557 mi
Last recorded88,557 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK61 SRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 88,557 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 80,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2025 80,532 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 76,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 76,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 73,236 miles

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

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

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

wear on exhaust flexi

Fail 11 Jul 2023 73,236 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

wear on exhaust flexi

Pass 5 Jul 2022 69,043 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 69,043 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 63,754 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 63,754 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 56,295 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 56,295 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 52,737 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 47,998 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 47,998 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 44,228 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 44,228 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and nearside (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 35,271 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 35,271 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

advise nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2015 26,678 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 26,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 20,458 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 SRU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 SRU, 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 SRU registered?

CK61 SRU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 November 2011.

Is CK61 SRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK61 SRU shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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