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CP61 EFL

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

144,905 mi
Last recorded144,905 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP61 EFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 144,905 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources O/S No PLATE LAMP NOT WORKING (4.7.1 (b) (i))

REAR SILENCER IS CORRODED AND OUTER CASING IS PEELING OFF

Pass 21 May 2024 123,526 miles

Both sills and all doors contain body filler

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

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

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 21 May 2024 123,526 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Both sills and all doors contain body filler

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

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

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 24 May 2023 111,369 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 105,819 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt covered in silicone (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt covered in silicone (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 25 May 2022 105,816 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt covered in silicone (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt covered in silicone (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2021 101,042 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 28 May 2021 101,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front condensation in headlamp

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front headlamp adjuster faulty

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 30 May 2020 95,825 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front part of DRL not working

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 May 2020 95,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front part of DRL not working

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 88,676 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 84,389 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 82,243 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 73,319 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 15 Feb 2017 73,319 miles

Headlamp aim too low offside and nearside (1.8)

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 4 Jan 2016 61,802 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2016 61,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2014 52,769 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 52,769 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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CP61 EFL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CP61 EFL, 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 EFL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 November 2011.

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