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CP61 DLN

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,157 mi
Last recorded55,157 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP61 DLN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 55,157 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 52,392 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust box rusty

Pass 2 Dec 2023 49,695 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2023 49,695 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 46,446 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 42,041 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 36,685 miles

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))

Under-tray fitted not allowing full inspection on some components.

Pass 21 Dec 2019 32,557 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2019 32,557 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no clear beam image (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 27,389 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 21,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE worn to 2.00mm and worn heavily on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE worn to 2.00mm and worn heavily on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 16,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 10,341 miles

trays cover obscuring underside some components

Pass 21 Aug 2014 6,584 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 6,584 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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CP61 DLN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CP61 DLN, 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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CP61 DLN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 October 2011.

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