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CV61 NZF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,329 mi
Last recorded115,329 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 NZF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 115,329 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 91,242 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2025 91,240 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 81,211 miles

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/f shock slightly weak

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 1 Sep 2023 77,931 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 73,185 miles

front discs corroding on inner face and pads wearing low

Fail 31 Aug 2022 73,183 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached flexi section broken (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front discs corroding on inner face and pads wearing low

Pass 27 Aug 2021 68,164 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges close to limit

Pass 29 Aug 2020 64,759 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 61,015 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 56,390 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 48,176 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop split

Fail 7 Aug 2017 48,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear bump stop split

front brake discs worn

Pass 16 Aug 2016 37,535 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 37,535 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 30,686 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 24,625 miles

nearside rear tyre wall cracked

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 NZF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NZF, 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 NZF registered?

CV61 NZF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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