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CU11 DXL

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

42,031 mi
Last recorded42,031 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU11 DXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 42,031 miles

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

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2024 39,803 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 37,837 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 35,142 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 31,855 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 31,394 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 29,310 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))

Fail 21 May 2019 29,310 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 22,955 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 May 2017 16,247 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 May 2016 7,773 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 7,275 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 6,012 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 4,519 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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CU11 DXL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 CU11 DXL, 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 CU11 DXL registered?

CU11 DXL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 March 2011.

Is CU11 DXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU11 DXL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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