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CP61 HVY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

132,009 mi
Last recorded132,009 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP61 HVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 132,009 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 132,004 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 127,580 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 127,580 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 120,852 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively Travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 111,362 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 102,133 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 90,940 miles

Exhaust mounting defective deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 83,070 miles

Exhaust mounting defective system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside & offside (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively more than slight (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 78,160 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated stiff to open (3.1 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective system deterioirated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 69,120 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 65,661 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 65,661 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 49,637 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 36,410 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 24,982 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 24,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (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 HVY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HVY, 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 CP61 HVY registered?

CP61 HVY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 November 2011.

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