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CN11 DXA

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,848 mi
Last recorded129,848 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN11 DXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 129,848 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 117,764 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 117,764 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 116,287 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides outer casings (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust box heavily corroded

both outer sills damaged at front end

Fail 16 Feb 2023 116,079 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides outer casings (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust box heavily corroded

both outer sills damaged at front end

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 22 Feb 2022 107,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking

Fail 19 Feb 2022 107,674 miles

Emissions not tested due to major leak of exhaust gasses (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking

Pass 27 Jan 2021 99,449 miles

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

nearside front coil spring looks like its not fitted correctly

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2020 95,125 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2020 95,125 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2019 86,615 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 78,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 74,762 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing out of shape

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall cut

Pass 11 Apr 2016 68,625 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/F tyre outer sidewall cut

Fail 11 Apr 2016 68,622 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/F tyre outer sidewall cut

Pass 16 Mar 2015 56,825 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 43,228 miles

both front tyres getting near limit 3mm and badly worn inside shoulders

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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CN11 DXA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol 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 CN11 DXA, 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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CN11 DXA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 April 2011.

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