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CV11 FKB

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,382 mi
Last recorded85,382 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV11 FKB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 85,382 miles

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 85,377 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill rotten within 30cm of a seat mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill rotten and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt perished and split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt perished and split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 81,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 81,233 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 73,746 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 73,741 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 69,281 miles

Rear exhaust system rear silencer outer skin corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 66,168 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Parking Brake Efficiency Requirements Only Just Met

Rear Exhaust Silencer Outer Skin Deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view On Limit Now (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 66,140 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Parking Brake Efficiency Requirements Only Just Met

Rear Exhaust Silencer Outer Skin Deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view On Limit Now (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 57,148 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 57,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 50,011 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 50,010 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 45,476 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 41,011 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 35,484 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 31,335 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 6 Mar 2014 27,756 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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CV11 FKB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc 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 CV11 FKB, 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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CV11 FKB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 March 2011.

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