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CX11 TJU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

180,962 mi
Last recorded180,962 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX11 TJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 180,962 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened 1 ball joint bolt smaller than other 2 (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

brake backplates corroded,covers fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2022 164,978 miles

Front both front tyre treads are wearing on outer edges

Fail 26 Oct 2022 164,824 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working mirror repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front both front tyre treads are wearing on outer edges

Pass 5 Nov 2021 156,076 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 159,951 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 149,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 133,804 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 133,799 miles

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

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. pipe off by flexi (8.2.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play tie rod on rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 110,940 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced flexi (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 89,109 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 89,109 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 69,703 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 48,401 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 39,802 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 33,119 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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CX11 TJU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CX11 TJU, 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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CX11 TJU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 March 2011.

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