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CP11 DFY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

66,591 mi
Last recorded66,591 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP11 DFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 66,591 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 66,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 19 Jun 2025 64,231 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 60,752 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 60,752 miles

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 21 Jun 2023 58,127 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 56,008 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 56,008 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2021 51,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215\45\16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 51,441 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215\45\16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 46,854 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 46,854 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 41,725 miles

Central Rear brake light disconnected

Pass 3 Jul 2018 33,482 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 26,870 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 19,640 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 19,640 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 13,645 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 9,868 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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CP11 DFY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CP11 DFY, 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 CP11 DFY registered?

CP11 DFY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 July 2011.

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