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CV61 MME

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,212 mi
Last recorded120,212 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 MME
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2026 120,212 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 116,116 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 111,118 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 111,118 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 105,306 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle and spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 99,751 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 94,356 miles

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

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

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

Offside Impact damage to sill.

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust back box corroded.

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 94,356 miles

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

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Impact damage to sill.

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust back box corroded.

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 90,199 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 86,209 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2018 77,599 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Aug 2018 77,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Aug 2017 67,262 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 55,222 miles

tread depth getting low on both front tyres.

Fail 11 Aug 2015 44,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

tread depth low on both rear tyres

Pass 11 Aug 2015 44,502 miles

tread depth low on both rear tyres

Fail 21 Aug 2014 32,922 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 32,922 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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CV61 MME is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,199cc diesel 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 MME, 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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CV61 MME is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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