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CP11 TZR

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

69,207 mi
Last recorded69,207 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP11 TZR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 69,207 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2026 69,207 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel lever to the stop (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 62,163 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 62,163 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 53,744 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2023 47,229 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box poor condition outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2022 43,431 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 43,431 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 41,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre 10 years old

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Shock absorber light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 40,467 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 38,931 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 37,075 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 37,075 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 35,290 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 33,247 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 28,740 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 23,512 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 9 Jul 2014 23,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 TZR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 TZR, 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 TZR registered?

CP11 TZR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 July 2011.

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