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CV61 WXP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

85,804 mi
Last recorded85,804 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 WXP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 85,804 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle mouting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

park brake has little reserve travel

rear bumper damaged, not likely to cause injury in its current condition

Fail 21 Jan 2026 85,800 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle mouting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

park brake has little reserve travel

rear bumper damaged, not likely to cause injury in its current condition

Pass 15 Jan 2025 83,432 miles

Lower All heavy metal on underside of vehicle corroded.

Pass 18 Jan 2024 81,424 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 76,756 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 76,756 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 27 Jan 2022 69,561 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted on outside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 65,108 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 65,108 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 60,527 miles

RECOMEND ADJUST HANDBRAKE

Pass 15 Aug 2018 52,613 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 51,464 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 51,464 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 41,477 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 30,502 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 18,705 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 16,104 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 WXP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red 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 WXP, 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 WXP registered?

CV61 WXP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 October 2011.

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