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CP61 HVX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,668 mi
Last recorded89,668 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP61 HVX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 89,668 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 85,672 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 85,671 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 81,340 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 77,003 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 76,984 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2022 73,190 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 68,494 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 63,935 miles

rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2019 57,062 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 52,813 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2017 43,205 miles

Front WINDSCREEN STONE CHIPPED

Nearside Rear TYRE WEARING LOW

Offside Front TYRE WEARING LOW

Pass 17 Sep 2015 27,987 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 23,658 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 23,563 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (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 HVX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc 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 HVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CP61 HVX registered?

CP61 HVX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 November 2011.

Is CP61 HVX safe to buy?

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