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CV61 SZD

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

140,231 mi
Last recorded140,231 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 SZD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024 140,231 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2024 140,230 miles

Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 131,185 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 131,185 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 126,127 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 126,127 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible Not fitted properly (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 117,623 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 115,157 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 115,157 miles

Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 111,038 miles

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))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 106,081 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 106,081 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishes bone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 88,837 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 88,434 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 65,017 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 65,017 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 45,595 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Undertray fitted.

Wipers poor.

Pass 2 Sep 2014 30,352 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 29,835 miles

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

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 SZD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SZD, 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 SZD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 September 2011.

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