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CU61 EAF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,948 mi
Last recorded75,948 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU61 EAF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 75,948 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 74,275 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 69,427 miles

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

Front brake discs lipped/worn

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

under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Fail 23 Feb 2024 69,427 miles

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

Front brake discs lipped/worn

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 24 Feb 2023 61,759 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 53,617 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 48,993 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 47,792 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 45,057 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 33,488 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 20,718 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 20,718 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 17,258 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 11,900 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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CU61 EAF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CU61 EAF, 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 CU61 EAF registered?

CU61 EAF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 September 2011.

Is CU61 EAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU61 EAF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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