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CV61 GKN

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,274 mi
Last recorded42,274 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 GKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 42,274 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2025 42,272 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 40,259 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 39,859 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 39,024 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 37,507 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 37,507 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 34,089 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 29,268 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 23,441 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 19,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60-15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 15,617 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 12,885 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 10,621 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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CV61 GKN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CV61 GKN, 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 CV61 GKN registered?

CV61 GKN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 September 2011.

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