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CT60 HLZ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

105,231 mi
Last recorded105,231 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT60 HLZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 105,231 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 105,231 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 91,662 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 91,636 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage fouling track rod end fouling road wheel on full steering lock (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage fouling track rod end fouling road wheel on full steering lock (2.1.4 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2025 91,610 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Rear axle corroded

both nearside and offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover perishing / slight cracking

Pass 5 Feb 2024 77,645 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2024 77,470 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 65,382 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 61,214 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 56,688 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 56,688 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 53,734 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 46,942 miles

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))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 46,942 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 36,208 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 36,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 26,710 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 26,710 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 21,430 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 18,665 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 14,492 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

small cut in offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 28 Jan 2014 14,492 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

small cut in offside rear tyre outer sidewall

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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CT60 HLZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 CT60 HLZ, 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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CT60 HLZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 January 2011.

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