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CK61 VJV

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

151,397 mi
Last recorded151,397 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK61 VJV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 151,397 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 128,655 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 127,642 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 113,102 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 103,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

undershields fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Fail 28 Nov 2022 102,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

undershields fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Pass 7 Dec 2021 91,575 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 82,055 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 75,157 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 75,157 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center exhaust bracket snapped. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 69,965 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 62,205 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 62,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 51,290 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 39,581 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 39,581 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 31,493 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 VJV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,199cc diesel 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 VJV, 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 VJV registered?

CK61 VJV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 November 2011.

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