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CV11 UMZ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

104,310 mi
Last recorded104,310 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV11 UMZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 104,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

front flexi exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2024 101,820 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned inner (2.1.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 101,814 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned inner (2.1.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 101,782 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Feb 2023 84,552 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 84,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Outer sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 72,087 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 72,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 66,126 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 61,834 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 58,173 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 54,796 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 54,796 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 48,557 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 39,894 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 39,894 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 30,987 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 22,030 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 22,029 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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 UMZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UMZ, 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 UMZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 April 2011.

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