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CV61 ZTC

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,954 mi
Last recorded94,954 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 ZTC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 94,954 miles

Bonnet release handle broken

Nearside Front Brake disc corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top mounting bush or bearing has wear or slight free play

Offside Front Brake disc corroded

Offside Front Inner tie rod play

Offside Front Macpherson strut top mounting bush or bearing has wear or slight free play

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

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2026 94,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside 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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured Damaged, Bent (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet release handle broken

Nearside Front Brake disc corroded

Nearside Front Inner tie rod play

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top mounting bush or bearing has wear or slight free play

Offside Front Brake disc corroded

Offside Front Inner tie rod play

Offside Front Macpherson strut top mounting bush or bearing has wear or slight free play

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

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2025 94,467 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 93,073 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play NS and OS inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 93,073 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe/ Union (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play NS and OS inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 88,452 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 79,839 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 79,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 75,617 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 69,317 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 69,316 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking Fuel leaking around the in-line filter by the fuel tank. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Centre rear seat belt not deploying.

Pass 12 Sep 2017 58,950 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit two rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 58,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit two rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 36,835 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 28,991 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Oct 2014 28,991 miles

both front brake discs worn

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 ZTC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 ZTC, 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 ZTC registered?

CV61 ZTC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 October 2011.

Is CV61 ZTC safe to buy?

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