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CV61 WXX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

80,795 mi
Last recorded80,795 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 80,795 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s/f top mount has play

Fail 27 Mar 2026 80,795 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s/f top mount has play

Pass 31 Mar 2025 76,230 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 72,160 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 68,420 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 68,420 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 28 Mar 2022 65,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 62,612 miles

Both front disc backplates corroded

Nearside front tyre wearing thin

Nearside rear tyre wearing thin

Offside front tyre wearing thin

Offside rear tyre wearing thin

Fail 16 Mar 2021 62,612 miles

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

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

Both front disc backplates corroded

Both rear wheels binding

Handbreak travel

Nearside front tyre wearing thin

Nearside rear tyre wearing thin

Offside front tyre wearing thin

Offside rear tyre wearing thin

Pass 23 Mar 2020 60,257 miles

Handbreak travel

Fail 20 Mar 2020 60,257 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Handbreak travel

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 54,080 miles

Both front shock absorbers have a misting of oil

Handbreak travel

Pass 23 Mar 2018 46,952 miles

Both front shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

Fail 23 Mar 2018 46,952 miles

Both front shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 36,037 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 29,394 miles

Both front tyres worn

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

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Mar 2015 23,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres cracking slightly

Pass 30 Mar 2015 23,150 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres cracking slightly

Pass 1 Jul 2014 20,311 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 WXX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WXX, 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 WXX registered?

CV61 WXX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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