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CX61 UUW

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

162,467 mi
Last recorded162,467 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX61 UUW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 162,467 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 160,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 149,527 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 131,857 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 118,562 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 118,562 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 106,394 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 90,866 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 74,439 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 57,673 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 42,210 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 31,646 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 UUW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 UUW, 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 UUW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 September 2011.

Is CX61 UUW safe to buy?

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