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CV11 MFJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

74,581 mi
Last recorded74,581 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV11 MFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 74,581 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 72,288 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 70,470 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2024 70,470 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2023 65,760 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 65,760 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 59,071 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 50,863 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door shut (6.1.1 (c) (i))

back box outer skin corroded

sump corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2021 50,863 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door shut (6.1.1 (c) (i))

back box outer skin corroded

fuel cap seal cracking

sump corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2020 46,474 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 46,463 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 40,466 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 34,149 miles

oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2018 34,110 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2017 27,909 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 20,997 miles

covers fitted obstructing view

Fail 20 Jun 2016 20,997 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 11 Apr 2015 13,275 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 7,077 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 MFJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MFJ, 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 MFJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 April 2011.

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