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CP11 DHD

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

85,143 mi
Last recorded85,143 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP11 DHD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 85,143 miles

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2025 85,094 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2024 80,379 miles

nearside rear shock cover insecure

Fail 16 Sep 2024 80,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

nearside rear shock cover insecure

Pass 27 Sep 2023 76,342 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing low on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 71,048 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

brake fluid on minimum

Pass 20 Sep 2021 64,383 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (very close on inside) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 64,383 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (very close on inside) (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment adjusted handbrake (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 57,935 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 57,935 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 50,834 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 43,925 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 39,024 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 32,779 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 31,485 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 25,203 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 17,867 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 DHD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CP11 DHD, 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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CP11 DHD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 May 2011.

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