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CV11 HCJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

43,755 mi
Last recorded43,755 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV11 HCJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 43,755 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2026 43,755 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 41,732 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 38,886 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 36,486 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 34,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 32,890 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 30,556 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 26,772 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 26,772 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 22,906 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 19,042 miles

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

Offside Front driveshaft seal leaking

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 15,328 miles

TYRES ON CAR SLIGHT CRACKING X4

Pass 7 Feb 2015 11,456 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 8,185 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 HCJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc 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 CV11 HCJ, 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 HCJ registered?

CV11 HCJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 March 2011.

Is CV11 HCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV11 HCJ 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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