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CV61 VGU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,860 mi
Last recorded95,860 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 VGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 95,860 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 95,573 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind and slightly lagging in operation (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 95,183 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 94,835 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 94,829 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases major leak from front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (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 10 Jan 2022 91,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & bald around inner circumference (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 91,263 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement de-bonding & splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & bald around inner circumference (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 89,146 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 89,146 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 85,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leaking from front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 74,884 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

rear part of exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2017 58,424 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 58,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 45,883 miles

n/side rear bump stop perished/split and dropped

Pass 16 Jul 2015 38,078 miles

nearside rear bumpstop slightly perishing

Pass 21 Aug 2014 29,767 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 29,767 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Trailer/Towing electrical socket inop (7pin)

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 VGU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VGU, 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 VGU registered?

CV61 VGU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is CV61 VGU safe to buy?

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