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CP11 DHJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

55,048 mi
Last recorded55,048 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 55,048 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2026 54,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 45,791 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 45,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 40,196 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 37,068 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread is getting low and has cracks between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 31,992 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 31,012 miles

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

all tyres have perish cracks on treads and sidewalls near limits& uneven tread wear

Pass 17 Sep 2020 30,169 miles

Fuel filter corroded slightly

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 28,746 miles

advise(nsf tyre sidewall slightly damaged)

advise(rear tyres treads & sidewalls badly cracked & perished)

Fail 3 May 2019 28,746 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

advise(o,s,f mirror indicator inop)

advise(nsf tyre sidewall slightly damaged)

advise(rear tyres treads & sidewalls badly cracked & perished)

Pass 30 Apr 2018 25,983 miles

advise(rear blade perished)

advise(rear tyre treads cracking & perishing)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 25,983 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise(rear blade perished)

advise(rear tyre treads cracking & perishing)

Pass 3 May 2017 22,789 miles

Rear both tyres perished and cracking in between tread

Fail 3 May 2017 22,789 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working dip bulb (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested dip bulb not working no image (1.8.A.1c)

Rear both tyres perished and cracking in between tread

Pass 28 Apr 2016 19,389 miles

advise(rear tyre treads cracking)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 19,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise(rear tyre treads cracking)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 15,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 15,947 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 12,763 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 DHJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CP11 DHJ registered?

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

Is CP11 DHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP11 DHJ shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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