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EK11 CKE

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,742 mi
Last recorded80,742 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK11 CKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 80,742 miles

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

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

Rear Tail silencer corroded ( Outer skin )

outer cover on exhaust front flexible joint is in poor condition

Fail 17 Nov 2025 80,742 miles

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

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

Rear Tail silencer corroded ( Outer skin )

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

outer cover on exhaust front flexible joint is in poor condition

Pass 29 Nov 2024 77,373 miles

Rear rear exhaust box outer skin deterioated

Pass 4 Sep 2023 76,106 miles

rear exhaust silncer corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2022 73,958 miles

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

Nearside Outer slight has slight damage

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

front exhaust flexi and rear exhaust box deteriorating

long hand brake travel

Fail 15 Sep 2022 73,958 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Nearside Outer slight has slight damage

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

front exhaust flexi and rear exhaust box deteriorating

long hand brake travel

Pass 8 Jun 2021 68,319 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 64,591 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 59,079 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both sides deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Front Windscreen Chipped

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has deteriorated

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Fail 4 May 2019 59,029 miles

Offside Front Outer Side repeater not working (Attached with the wing mirrior unit) (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both sides (Deterioraed) (5.2.3 (j))

Front Windscreen chipped

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has deteriorated

Rear Exxhuast back box corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 May 2019 59,029 miles

Offside Front Outer Side repeater not working (Attached with the wing mirrior unit) (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both sides (Deterioraed) (5.2.3 (j))

Front Windscreen chipped

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has deteriorated

Rear Exxhuast back box corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 May 2018 53,293 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre wearing low on (3mm) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has deteriorated

Rear Exhuast back box corroded

Fail 5 May 2018 53,293 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre wearing low on (3mm) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has deteriorated

Rear Exhuast back box corroded

Pass 11 May 2017 47,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2016 40,960 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 34,571 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 May 2014 27,380 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 27,380 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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EK11 CKE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EK11 CKE, 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 EK11 CKE registered?

EK11 CKE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 March 2011.

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