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CK61 VKE

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

77,066 mi
Last recorded77,066 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK61 VKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 77,066 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 77,052 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 74,057 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2025 74,050 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2024 71,306 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 69,317 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 69,311 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 66,271 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear shock absorber shroud u/s

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Underside covers fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2022 66,241 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Nearside cracked larger than 40mm (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear shock absorber shroud u/s

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear wiper blade worn

Underside covers fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2021 63,000 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Underside covers fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2021 62,999 miles

Rear Service brake grabbing severely Both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Underside covers fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2019 57,057 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 57,057 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 50,643 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 50,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 44,398 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Apr 2017 44,398 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 36,033 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 22,748 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 VKE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VKE, 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 VKE registered?

CK61 VKE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 November 2011.

Is CK61 VKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK61 VKE shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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