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CL07 MCR

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,687 mi
Last recorded119,687 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL07 MCR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 119,687 miles

Non standard suspension fitted

Handbrake long travel

Bonnet lever handle damage

Exhaust middle box missing

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Radiator panel slight damage

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front bumper slight damage

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 19 Dec 2025 119,685 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust middle box missing

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Radiator panel slight damage

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front bumper slight damage

Handbrake long travel

Non standard suspension fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 13 Dec 2025 119,556 miles

Body panel insecure Radiator Cowling / Support & Radiator (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition Centre Box Missing (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Bumper Slightly Loose

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

Offside Front Shock Stanchion Slight Play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil Spring Slightly Misseated

Pass 17 Dec 2024 107,124 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 93,061 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 84,366 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (strong) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (strong) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (strong) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 82,899 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 80,120 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 79,109 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 66,704 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 55,035 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 39,727 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 23,409 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 25 Mar 2015 23,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Mar 2014 19,293 miles

front tyres worn low on edges

rear wiper torn

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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CL07 MCR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CL07 MCR, 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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CL07 MCR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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