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CV61 SZJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,275 mi
Last recorded60,275 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 SZJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 60,275 miles

Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 60,266 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 57,450 miles

Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 57,441 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 54,075 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 51,145 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 47,936 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 44,606 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 41,471 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top suspension mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 37,079 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 31,877 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 25,582 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 18,721 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 13,257 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 SZJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SZJ, 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 SZJ registered?

CV61 SZJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 October 2011.

Is CV61 SZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV61 SZJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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