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FY11 CUX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

81,864 mi
Last recorded81,864 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY11 CUX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 81,864 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 75,480 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 75,475 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Dec 2016 74,498 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak nsf osf (2.7.3)

Wheel nut(s) missing nsf osf (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust back box corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 17 Feb 2016 70,416 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 61,026 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 61,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 48,680 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 48,680 miles

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

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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FY11 CUX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FY11 CUX, 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 FY11 CUX registered?

FY11 CUX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 March 2011.

Is FY11 CUX safe to buy?

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