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CN11 ZYH

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,685 mi
Last recorded75,685 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN11 ZYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 75,685 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 75,685 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 69,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 65,338 miles

FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS BUSHES CRACKING

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 61,904 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 61,904 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 55,409 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 48,409 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 41,125 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 35,850 miles

Oil leak sump pan seal. ()

Pass 23 Feb 2017 30,209 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 24,939 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 19,912 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 15,334 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 ZYH is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 CN11 ZYH, 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 CN11 ZYH registered?

CN11 ZYH is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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