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CX11 XMR

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

153,382 mi
Last recorded153,382 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX11 XMR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 153,382 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 143,729 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 143,729 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 143,705 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer 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))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 133,180 miles

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

Front Flexi Exhaust Section Poor Condition

Handbrake Travel

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 133,180 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake Travel

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

Front Flexi Exhaust Section Poor Condition

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 121,601 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 121,601 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective Centre Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 108,837 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 97,786 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 87,534 miles

Fronts & Nearside Rear Tyres Uneven Wear

Fail 20 Mar 2020 87,534 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Section - Poor Condition (6.1.2 (a))

Fronts & Nearside Rear Tyres Uneven Wear

Pass 22 Mar 2019 74,367 miles

Exhaust Corroded ( Double Skinned )

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

Hand Brake Travel

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 74,367 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust Corroded ( Double Skinned )

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

Hand Brake Travel

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 59,713 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 59,713 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 46,801 miles

No Emissions Detected

Fail 21 Mar 2017 46,801 miles

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

No Emissions Detected

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 35,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 26,669 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

opacimeter undetected peak

Pass 17 Mar 2014 21,250 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 XMR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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