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CV61 SWX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,693 mi
Last recorded92,693 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 SWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 92,693 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 85,293 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 80,332 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 62,510 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 60,220 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 60,220 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 54,221 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 54,221 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 49,197 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2019 49,197 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Dec 2018 45,228 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 38,692 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 38,692 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 33,927 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 28,691 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 20,994 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 SWX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel 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 SWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CV61 SWX registered?

CV61 SWX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 November 2011.

Is CV61 SWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV61 SWX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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