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CV61 VHA

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

68,745 mi
Last recorded68,745 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 68,745 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 61,514 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm tread depth both front tyres unevenly worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 61,512 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low headlamp aims too low and adjuster does not work (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm tread depth both front tyres unevenly worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 57,332 miles

Front both tyres worn on outer edge

Front plate damaged

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 11 Oct 2023 57,331 miles

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

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))

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))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front both tyres worn on outer edge

Front plate damaged

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Feb 2023 55,500 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 53,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 52,180 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 12 Feb 2021 52,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

n/s/r tyre perished

strut top mounts have lift

Pass 7 Feb 2020 48,581 miles

o/s/f shock damp

Fail 7 Feb 2020 48,550 miles

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

o/s/f shock damp

Pass 29 Jan 2019 39,721 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 32,358 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 25,044 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 16,972 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 6,012 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2014 5,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 5,177 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 VHA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VHA, 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 VHA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 September 2011.

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