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CV11 HPF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,228 mi
Last recorded99,228 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV11 HPF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 99,228 miles

Engine noisey

Pass 1 Feb 2018 89,640 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2018 89,640 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside parking brake effort lower than expected

Fail 1 Feb 2018 89,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items hanging off mirror ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 83,780 miles

both front tyres slight wear inner edges

both rear brakes binding

both rear bump stops damaged

both rear tyres slight perishing

front exhuast flexi joint damaged

front number plate deteriorating

oil leak

oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2017 83,780 miles

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

both front tyres slight wear inner edges

both rear brakes binding

both rear bump stops damaged

both rear tyres slight perishing

front exhuast flexi joint damaged

front number plate deteriorating

oil leak

oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2016 77,918 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 59,962 miles

nsf shocker starting to leak at the top

osf tyre worn bald on the inner edge and nsf getting low

Fail 8 Apr 2015 59,962 miles

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

nsf shocker starting to leak at the top

osf tyre worn bald on the inner edge and nsf getting low

Pass 16 Apr 2014 32,773 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 HPF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HPF, 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 HPF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 March 2011.

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