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CX11 ZXE

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

93,860 mi
Last recorded93,860 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX11 ZXE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 93,860 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock dust cover deteriorated

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

Offside Front Top shock mount play

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 89,318 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge and 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside washer jet poor

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge and 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Fail 6 Feb 2025 89,318 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge and 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside washer jet poor

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge and 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 30 May 2023 80,425 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2022 71,108 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 May 2022 71,108 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16" flexi (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2021 64,740 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 64,673 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 63,198 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 56,815 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 49,422 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 41,779 miles

smoke test not recorded due to low smoke result

Fail 22 Feb 2016 41,778 miles

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

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front oninner tread/ side wall (4.1.D.1b)

smoke test not recorded due to low smoke result

Pass 23 Feb 2015 35,911 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 31,429 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 24,000 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 29,885 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 ZXE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZXE, 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 ZXE registered?

CX11 ZXE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 April 2011.

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