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CX61 YBO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,459 mi
Last recorded94,459 miles
Recorded on25 May 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX61 YBO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2024 94,459 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 94,458 miles

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

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 87,827 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2023 87,827 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 81,691 miles

Front Lower sub frame has some corrosion,advise

Front TPMS on,advise

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded advise (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear silencer casing corroded,advise

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr and nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear no emissions detected,advise

Fail 4 May 2022 81,689 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely osr and nsr (1.2.1 (c))

Front Lower sub frame has some corrosion,advise

Front TPMS on,advise

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded advise (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear silencer casing corroded,advise

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr and nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear no emissions detected,advise

Pass 6 May 2021 75,607 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 May 2020 65,572 miles

Nearside Rear Lower silencer casing corroded,advise

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr and nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 1 May 2020 65,552 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower silencer casing corroded,advise

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr and nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 61,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber bump stop perished.

Offside Rear Shock absorber bump stop perished.

Pass 3 May 2018 51,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking and 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 39,089 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 26,676 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 23,076 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 23,076 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 18,008 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 YBO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YBO, 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 YBO registered?

CX61 YBO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 September 2011.

Is CX61 YBO safe to buy?

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