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CV11 ECD

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

52,955 mi
Last recorded52,955 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV11 ECD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 52,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

nearside mirror cover cracked, no sharp edges

Pass 3 Feb 2025 52,066 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust centre clamp. (6.1.2 (a))

Lower All heavy metal on underside of vehicle corroded.

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

Rear Lower Rear exhaust back box corroded and second skin peeling.

Pass 13 Feb 2024 51,023 miles

Lower All heavy metal on underside of vehicle corroded.

Rear Exhaust back box heavily corroded outer skins peeling away.

Pass 14 Feb 2023 50,472 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear rear exhaust back box outer skin peeling away.

rear axle corroded.

Pass 14 Mar 2022 49,491 miles

rear axle corroded.

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated.

Fail 11 Mar 2022 49,490 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced side repeater. (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

rear axle corroded.

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated.

Pass 18 Feb 2021 47,465 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 45,125 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

handbrake has some free play

Pass 28 Feb 2019 43,997 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 43,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 42,210 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 31,206 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 25,374 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front wiper blades deteriorated.

Fail 17 Feb 2016 25,365 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front wiper blades deteriorated.

Pass 4 Mar 2015 22,455 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

honeycomb effect on front and rear registration plate lettering

Fail 3 Mar 2015 22,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

honeycomb effect on front and rear registration plate lettering

Pass 22 Feb 2014 18,911 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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CV11 ECD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CV11 ECD, 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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CV11 ECD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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