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CX61 UUS

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

109,423 mi
Last recorded109,423 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX61 UUS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 109,423 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 104,908 miles

Underside covered with protection coat

Pass 12 Dec 2024 96,772 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 15 Dec 2023 80,292 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 80,292 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working in mirror head (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2022 74,675 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 73,494 miles

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

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2021 68,619 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 57,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has minor cracks in tread

Offside Rear Tyre has minor cracks in tread

Pass 26 Sep 2019 55,668 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 48,693 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 42,926 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 37,025 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 30,969 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 24,479 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 UUS is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 CX61 UUS, 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 UUS registered?

CX61 UUS is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is CX61 UUS safe to buy?

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