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FY61 CJX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

37,099 mi
Last recorded37,099 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 CJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 37,099 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 37,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 35,666 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2020 35,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2019 34,483 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2018 33,332 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 29,802 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover sleeve insecure

front brake discs are slightly worn and corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2017 29,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover sleeve insecure

front brake discs are slightly worn and corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2016 25,595 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2015 22,411 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2014 19,238 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

under trays fitted

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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FY61 CJX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FY61 CJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY61 CJX registered?

FY61 CJX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 December 2011.

Is FY61 CJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY61 CJX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FY61 CJX have outstanding finance?

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