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CX11 YSL

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

131,046 mi
Last recorded131,046 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX11 YSL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 131,046 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 121,057 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 111,948 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 111,938 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2023 104,254 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 95,542 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 85,170 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 85,166 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 77,043 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 68,615 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 58,171 miles

zero reading on emmisions

Pass 30 Nov 2017 54,535 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 54,535 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 40,665 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 34,030 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 26,790 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 19,332 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 YSL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YSL, 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 CX11 YSL registered?

CX11 YSL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 March 2011.

Is CX11 YSL safe to buy?

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