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CV61 NYZ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

104,287 mi
Last recorded104,287 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 NYZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 104,287 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Apr 2026 104,269 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Apr 2025 95,544 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2025 95,544 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 92,404 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded suspension (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded suspension (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor damage in offside area of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 92,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded suspension (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded suspension (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor damage in offside area of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 89,231 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage to windscreen offside area (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2022 85,355 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil suspension strut/shock absorber slightly leaking oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage to windscreen offside area (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2022 85,355 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexible section deteriorated,fractured & blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt suspension (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak suspension strut/shock absorber leaking oil excessively (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil suspension strut/shock absorber slightly leaking oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage to windscreen offside area (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2021 78,886 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 78,886 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 74,328 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside & nearside suspension strut/shock absorbers slightly leaking oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body work damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreeen has minor damage to offside area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 66,270 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor damage to offside central area of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

body damage to nearside rear corner

Fail 10 Jan 2019 66,270 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps offside & nearside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor damage to offside central area of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

body damage to nearside rear corner

Pass 5 Jan 2018 58,711 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 58,711 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 51,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 51,003 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 40,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 40,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 28,298 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 NYZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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