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D21 CGM

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

84,686 mi
Last recorded84,686 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD21 CGM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 84,686 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Park brake travel high but still efficient

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

Pass 15 Oct 2025 77,864 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 72,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 72,911 miles

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear heatshield insecure

Pass 18 Oct 2023 69,196 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front shock absorbers. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 69,196 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front shock absorbers. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 63,365 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 60,871 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 55,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2020 51,190 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 51,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outersill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 43,723 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 37,641 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 37,529 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect NO HEADLIGHT PATTERN (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 31,997 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 31,962 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 26,017 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 19,232 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 13,203 miles

front brake discs corroded

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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D21 CGM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 D21 CGM, 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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D21 CGM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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