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CY11 CPE

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,978 mi
Last recorded120,978 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY11 CPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 120,978 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 115,767 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 112,092 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing/ cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2021 112,046 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing/ cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 109,953 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 109,940 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure top mount (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 106,977 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded but not blowing

Pass 25 Apr 2018 102,304 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 102,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2017 92,049 miles

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jun 2017 92,049 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread bold (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel system component leaking around tank area (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2016 75,877 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 62,855 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 46,408 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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CY11 CPE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CY11 CPE, 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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CY11 CPE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 April 2011.

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