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CV11 FLF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

74,941 mi
Last recorded74,941 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV11 FLF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 74,941 miles

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

Exhaust system is corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 68,951 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2023 64,888 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 61,176 miles

Exhaust system is corroded and front flexi pipe is damaged

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 57,114 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 57,114 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords bald inner (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner and stepped (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 53,357 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 48,949 miles

Exhaust system is corroded and front flexi pipe is weak

Vehicle has covers fitted(tools required to remove)unable to see certain testable items

Fail 19 Nov 2019 48,949 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust system is corroded and front flexi pipe is weak

Vehicle has covers fitted(tools required to remove)unable to see certain testable items

Pass 20 Nov 2018 44,564 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 40,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front oil has been cleaned off shock absorber

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 17 Oct 2017 40,237 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 24 Sep 2016 36,005 miles

Offside Front tyre valve heavily perished

Rear both rear tyres perished in tread

Pass 2 Oct 2015 33,495 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 31,003 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 23,019 miles

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

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

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 FLF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FLF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CV11 FLF registered?

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

Is CV11 FLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV11 FLF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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