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CX61 AZT

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,482 mi
Last recorded89,482 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX61 AZT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 89,482 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside front and Nearside front track rod end dust covers slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2024 82,706 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 75,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 73,508 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 73,505 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2021 68,769 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both centre rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion to exhaust.

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front. (5.3.2 (b))

Slight corrosion to front & rear suspension component.

Fail 9 Aug 2021 68,769 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working Mirror. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both centre rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion to exhaust.

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front. (5.3.2 (b))

Slight corrosion to front & rear suspension component.

Pass 12 Aug 2020 66,067 miles

Exhaust showing corrosion.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front and rear suspension components corroded.

Hand brake high.

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Centre flexi. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Showing slight corrosion. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Centre flexi. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Showing slight corrosion. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody showing slight corrosion.

Pass 19 Aug 2019 61,662 miles

Exhaust clamp sleeve corroded.

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front shocks. (5.3.2 (b))

Front and rear suspension components showing corrosion.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Under body has slight corrosion.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 18 Aug 2018 55,080 miles

Both rear brake hose ferrules corroded.

Near side front tyre worn on edges.

Near side front tyres & off side rear tyres side wall deteriorated.

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

Fail 17 Aug 2018 55,074 miles

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

Both rear brake hose ferrules corroded.

Near side front tyre worn on edges.

Near side front tyres & off side rear tyres side wall deteriorated.

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 48,287 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear. (3.6.B.4e)

Corrosion to exhaust back box.

Off side rear tyre side wall deteriorated.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear bump stops deteriorated.

Under trays fitted.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 42,582 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 42,582 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 42,540 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 35,105 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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CX61 AZT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CX61 AZT, 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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CX61 AZT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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