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CV61 VHF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,017 mi
Last recorded128,017 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 VHF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 128,017 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both need attention (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 May 2026 127,998 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced not secure and adjuster not working to adjust the light (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play also rough (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both need attention (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2025 114,779 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 111,798 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 103,723 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 93,375 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 85,045 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 75,981 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 75,955 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 73,180 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 73,046 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 67,952 miles

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 8 Dec 2017 51,208 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre tread

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

Fail 5 Dec 2017 51,201 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear nail in tyre tread

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

corrosion and wear lip on edges of font brake discs

Pass 9 Nov 2016 49,017 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s + o/s (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front corner accident damage visable

Fail 9 Nov 2016 49,017 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s + o/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front corner accident damage visable

Pass 21 Oct 2015 40,858 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 40,858 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 31,664 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 VHF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VHF, 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 VHF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 September 2011.

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