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CX61 YJU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

63,755 mi
Last recorded63,755 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX61 YJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 63,755 miles

FRONT EXHAUST FLEXI PIPE CORRODED

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2025 63,753 miles

Emissions unable to be completed E/M/L LAMP INDICATES A FAULT (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases ALSO HEAVILY CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

FRONT EXHAUST FLEXI PIPE CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAR SERVICE /PARK BRAKE EFFORT LOW

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 58,155 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ALSO CORRODED IN PLACES (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 58,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ALSO CORRODED IN PLACES (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

TPMS LIGHT ON

Pass 22 Sep 2023 52,498 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED /HEATSHIELD INSECURE

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2022 45,853 miles

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 39,426 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 39,426 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 35,454 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

tpms light on

Fail 16 Sep 2020 35,454 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

tpms light on

Pass 18 Sep 2019 31,398 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on inner edges 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 17 Sep 2018 23,937 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 16,721 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 16,721 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 11,484 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 9,093 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 4,530 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 YJU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CX61 YJU registered?

CX61 YJU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 September 2011.

Is CX61 YJU safe to buy?

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