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CN61 CHX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,106 mi
Last recorded135,106 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN61 CHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 135,106 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 130,836 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 128,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 17 Aug 2024 128,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 122,808 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 118,774 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 118,771 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear brakes noisy.

Pass 18 Aug 2021 111,509 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 111,509 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 101,655 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 88,598 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 82,989 miles

n/s/f D.L.R lamp inop

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2017 73,909 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 73,585 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 59,574 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 59,574 miles

Fuel pipe leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both sides (3.5.1k)

registration plate missing plates not fitted (6.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 59,283 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 49,517 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 39,186 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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CN61 CHX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CN61 CHX, 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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CN61 CHX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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