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F19 FLC

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,729 mi
Last recorded98,729 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF19 FLC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 98,729 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 92,245 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 87,316 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 81,836 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wear 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

hand/parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 20 Oct 2022 67,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer band 175/70 r14 84t (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 67,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer band 175/70 r14 84t (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working renew bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 55,715 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre slightly misshaped/stepping outer edge

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside handbrake recording lower effort

Pass 14 Oct 2020 40,602 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible hose deteriorated outer mesh broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 40,602 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak no damping action (5.3.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible hose deteriorated outer mesh broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 30,339 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 21,639 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 21,203 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 19,710 miles

both rear tyres perishing

front exhaust flexi joint damaged not blowing

oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2016 17,752 miles

Minor oil leak from engine sump

Fail 13 Jan 2015 13,149 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 13,149 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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F19 FLC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 F19 FLC, 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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F19 FLC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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