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CX11 YHB

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,708 mi
Last recorded104,708 miles
Recorded on13 May 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX11 YHB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2023 104,708 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 95,859 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust back box rusty

Fail 23 Mar 2022 95,569 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Wing and Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wing and door slightly damaged

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2021 80,451 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 80,420 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 71,076 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer outer cover corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 60,497 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 60,497 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 51,857 miles

EML on at time of test

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 33,826 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 30,270 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 25,530 miles

all four tyre treads perishing

n/s/r shock absorber bump stop starting tp split

rear wiper not clearing screen

Pass 17 Feb 2014 18,477 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 YHB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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