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CV11 XAG

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

136,895 mi
Last recorded136,895 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV11 XAG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2026 136,895 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer full sill marked in yellow (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill marked in yellow (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 132,759 miles

General corrosion at prescribed area + suspension components

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 127,047 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge / close to limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge / 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2024 127,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high cannot adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side little effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge / close to limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge / 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2023 122,029 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust back box deteriorating / outer skin corroded

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

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear rear axle beam corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2022 114,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust back box deteriorating / outer skin corroded

Rear rear axle beam corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2021 107,757 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush deteriorating / cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush deteriorating / cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 107,742 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush deteriorating / cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush deteriorating / cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 103,210 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 103,210 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 91,175 miles

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

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

unable to assess some components due to undertrays being fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2018 91,173 miles

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

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

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

unable to assess some components due to undertrays being fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2017 78,579 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 78,579 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 76,362 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 73,063 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 65,219 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 52,657 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 52,545 miles

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

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

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 XAG is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol 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 XAG, 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 XAG is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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