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A20 FNO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,455 mi
Last recorded56,455 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 FNO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 56,455 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 56,455 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 55,710 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 53,999 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 51,748 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 51,746 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 49,018 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front both front wipers smearing

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 43,491 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 39,260 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 39,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 34,836 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 34,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 21,882 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 20,667 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)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 19,664 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 17,762 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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A20 FNO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A20 FNO, 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 A20 FNO registered?

A20 FNO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is A20 FNO safe to buy?

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