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CU07 BUB

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

44,011 mi
Last recorded44,011 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU07 BUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 44,011 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 35,922 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 35,880 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 32,305 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 29,252 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone Mount ()

Fail 7 Nov 2022 29,252 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone Mount ()

Pass 30 Nov 2021 27,640 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 21,507 miles

rear tyres perrished

nearside front tyre wearing outer

Pass 7 May 2019 20,589 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 19,086 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 17,563 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 15,094 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 13,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2015 13,184 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 10,910 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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CU07 BUB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 CU07 BUB, 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 CU07 BUB registered?

CU07 BUB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 June 2011.

Is CU07 BUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU07 BUB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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