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CX61 ZCA

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,603 mi
Last recorded86,603 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX61 ZCA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 86,603 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and peeled

Under vehicle corrosion to all components - front to rear

Pass 4 Sep 2025 82,125 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 82,125 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 77,790 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 73,768 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 70,390 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 68,130 miles

Corrosion to front & rear suspension component.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under trays fitted.

Pass 27 Aug 2020 66,700 miles

Exhaust has some corrosion.

Hand brake high.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Both rear bump stops deteriorated

Some corrosion to front and rear suspension components.

Pass 30 Aug 2019 62,301 miles

Both rear bump slightly deteriorated.

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under trays fitted.

Pass 29 Aug 2018 55,953 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under trays fitted.

Fail 29 Aug 2018 55,953 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under trays fitted.

Pass 22 Aug 2017 51,090 miles

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

Under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection of under side components.

Pass 14 Sep 2016 47,441 miles

Slight corrosion to sub frame.

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of under side component.

Fail 13 Sep 2016 47,441 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

All four tyres cracked on inside and out close to rim.

Slight corrosion to sub frame.

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of under side component.

Pass 16 Sep 2015 44,879 miles

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

Under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection of under-side components.

Pass 4 Sep 2014 39,165 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 ZCA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZCA, 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 ZCA registered?

CX61 ZCA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 September 2011.

Is CX61 ZCA safe to buy?

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