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CX61 EFV

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,183 mi
Last recorded89,183 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX61 EFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 89,183 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 89,182 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2024 83,826 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2024 83,825 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 May 2023 78,917 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 75,807 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 69,853 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 65,661 miles

Offside Front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 19 Nov 2019 61,812 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 61,799 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure back box bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perrished cracks exposed cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perrished cracks exposed cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2017 52,666 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 48,340 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 38,837 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 38,830 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 28,628 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 EFV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EFV, 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 CX61 EFV registered?

CX61 EFV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 December 2011.

Is CX61 EFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX61 EFV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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