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CV61 NBD

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,494 mi
Last recorded128,494 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 NBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 128,494 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 124,098 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak from front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 124,095 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak from front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 116,046 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak from front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 108,437 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak from front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 102,492 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 96,285 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 96,284 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 84,252 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH FRONT (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative, but before 2012 legislation.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 84,252 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH FRONT (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative, but before 2012 legislation.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 75,308 miles

Both front tyres low on edge.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 63,642 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 54,195 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 45,799 miles

Nearside Front Perishing.

Pass 28 Aug 2014 35,528 miles

nail in OSR tyre, not repairable as nail is on shoulder

Fail 28 Aug 2014 35,528 miles

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

nail in OSR tyre, not repairable as nail is on shoulder

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 NBD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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