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CP11 FNK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

116,881 mi
Last recorded116,881 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP11 FNK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 116,881 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2026 116,881 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner track rod (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2025 110,210 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner track rod (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 104,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner track rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 104,186 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner track rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 97,128 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 18 Apr 2023 97,128 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 May 2022 87,756 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 May 2021 77,239 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 77,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 70,045 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 65,822 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 65,822 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 61,748 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 56,173 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 56,173 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 50,034 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 42,484 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2014 28,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 May 2014 28,921 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 FNK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc 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 FNK, 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 FNK registered?

CP11 FNK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 May 2011.

Is CP11 FNK safe to buy?

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