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CP11 HLX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

157,900 mi
Last recorded157,900 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP11 HLX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 157,900 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 153,484 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 148,840 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2023 148,840 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 145,049 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 138,860 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 132,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish in tread grooves and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 127,084 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 127,084 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on both edges ( and soft ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 121,161 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 121,142 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken top ring broken touching inner wing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 109,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 87,316 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 87,316 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 39,054 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 21,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

windscreen has wiper damage in zone A

Pass 28 Apr 2014 21,652 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

windscreen has wiper damage in zone A

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 HLX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HLX, 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 HLX registered?

CP11 HLX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 June 2011.

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