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CP61 HWA

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,548 mi
Last recorded122,548 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP61 HWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 122,548 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 115,591 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 115,591 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 110,860 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 110,841 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 106,407 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 86,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 74,429 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 63,506 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 58,786 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 57,143 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 57,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 55,796 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 53,860 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 30,083 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre waering on edges

Fail 27 Sep 2014 30,083 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre waering on edges

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 HWA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HWA, 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 HWA registered?

CP61 HWA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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