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CX11 YWK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

134,906 mi
Last recorded134,906 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX11 YWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 134,906 miles

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 14 Feb 2025 121,170 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 106,357 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 106,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 89,612 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 89,142 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 88,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 76,599 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 73,280 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 64,763 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 3 Nov 2017 55,111 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Oct 2016 48,089 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 35,262 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 27,953 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 27,953 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 17,654 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 YWK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 YWK, 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 YWK registered?

CX11 YWK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is CX11 YWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX11 YWK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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