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CV61 RZO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,380 mi
Last recorded66,380 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 66,380 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 61,692 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 61,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 59,516 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 55,772 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 53,930 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 49,707 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 44,983 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 44,983 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 41,689 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 38,172 miles

Engine oil leak from oil filter area

Pass 2 Sep 2016 29,827 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 29,827 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 21,484 miles

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

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2014 17,399 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 RZO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RZO, 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 RZO registered?

CV61 RZO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 September 2011.

Is CV61 RZO safe to buy?

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