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CV61 WYM

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,591 mi
Last recorded61,591 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 WYM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 61,591 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 61,591 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 55,741 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 53,495 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 53,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

tmps light on

Pass 27 Oct 2018 43,627 miles

Nail in tyre both sides rear ()

Fail 27 Oct 2018 43,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nail in tyre both sides rear ()

Pass 6 Nov 2017 29,899 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 21,826 miles

Coolant leak ()

both rear tyres are perished and cracked throughout tread

Pass 2 Nov 2015 17,215 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 17,215 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel advisory but adjusted (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 12,707 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 WYM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WYM, 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 WYM registered?

CV61 WYM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 November 2011.

Is CV61 WYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV61 WYM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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