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CV61 SZK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,143 mi
Last recorded89,143 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 SZK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 89,143 miles

Oil level close to minimum

Central Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both, inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & heavily worn on inner edge, strongly advise (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both, partially (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2026 89,143 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both, inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & heavily worn on inner edge, strongly advise (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil level close to minimum

Rear Coil spring corroded Both, partially (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 79,963 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 78,080 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 78,074 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2023 71,319 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 64,169 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 64,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/15 inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/15 inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2021 57,718 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 52,239 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 43,372 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 43,372 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 32,610 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 24,741 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 15,896 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 11,087 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 7,651 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 SZK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc 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 SZK, 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 SZK registered?

CV61 SZK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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