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F9 FOO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

63,251 mi
Last recorded63,251 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF9 FOO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 63,251 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 60,297 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 60,297 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 57,328 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 57,325 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced In door mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working In door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 54,276 miles

Nearside front tyre tread cracking.

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 51,569 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 48,374 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 45,757 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 43,424 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 38,901 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 34,040 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 27,622 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 27,622 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 19,153 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 13,456 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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F9 FOO 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 F9 FOO, 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 F9 FOO registered?

F9 FOO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is F9 FOO safe to buy?

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