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CV61 KXJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,179 mi
Last recorded99,179 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 KXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 99,179 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 95,189 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Back box corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2023 88,015 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 79,268 miles

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

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

exhaust /rear box corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2022 79,267 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust /rear box corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2021 71,870 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 71,870 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative both sides (4.1.5 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 65,799 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 65,799 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 59,123 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust flex joint damaged slightly

Fail 14 May 2019 59,123 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust flex joint damaged slightly

Pass 19 May 2018 54,154 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 50,628 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracking / n/s/r brake slight bind

Fail 1 Jun 2017 50,628 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

o/s/r tyre cracking / n/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 27 Jan 2017 48,538 miles

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

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

underbody plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 27 Jan 2017 48,538 miles

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

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

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

underbody plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Jan 2016 33,820 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 24,564 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 KXJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CV61 KXJ, 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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What year was CV61 KXJ registered?

CV61 KXJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 October 2011.

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