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CN11 ZXP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,113 mi
Last recorded126,113 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN11 ZXP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 126,113 miles

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

rear axle surface rust

Pass 21 Oct 2024 117,833 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 110,208 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 110,208 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 96,775 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 89,616 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 84,669 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r shock absorber corroded

parking brake lever travel high

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2020 84,669 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

parking brake lever travel high

undertrays fitted

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r shock absorber corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2019 82,131 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 79,015 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 72,278 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 72,045 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 63,826 miles

both rear tyres on 3 mm

slight hand brake travel

Fail 20 Mar 2017 63,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres on 3 mm

slight hand brake travel

Pass 22 Mar 2016 51,128 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 51,125 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 36,159 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 29,395 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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CN11 ZXP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZXP, 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 ZXP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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