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CK61 YNZ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,605 mi
Last recorded99,605 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK61 YNZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 99,605 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Mar 2023 99,603 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Mar 2022 86,718 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 86,718 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 81,817 miles

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

Rear Exhaust back box (silencer) outer layer corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2019 64,979 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 26 Jul 2019 64,979 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2018 50,469 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 41,961 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 36,476 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyres worn smooth on edges and just passed test

Pass 31 Mar 2015 31,228 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 YNZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YNZ, 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

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What year was CK61 YNZ registered?

CK61 YNZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 December 2011.

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The MOT history for CK61 YNZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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