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CX61 LBP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

127,471 mi
Last recorded127,471 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX61 LBP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 127,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2026 127,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 117,239 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 117,222 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2024 105,651 miles

Both front brake back plates corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Aug 2024 105,651 miles

Both front brake back plates corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Sep 2023 91,349 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 91,349 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 80,555 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 80,555 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 70,736 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 26 Aug 2020 62,740 miles

Nearside 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))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 52,720 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 40,107 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 40,107 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 30,339 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 17,724 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 15,011 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 12,159 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 LBP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 LBP, 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 LBP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 September 2011.

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