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FA05 EHA

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

117,175 mi
Last recorded117,175 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 EHA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 117,175 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both sills corroded

parking brake requires adjustment/repair

service light on

Fail 4 Mar 2026 117,175 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both sills corroded

parking brake requires adjustment/repair

service light on

Pass 12 Mar 2025 108,863 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both sills corroded

exhaust system corroded and flex weakened

parking brake requires adjusment/repair

undertrays and covers fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2025 108,863 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both sills corroded

exhaust system corroded and flex weakened

parking brake requires adjusment/repair

undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2024 105,032 miles

Both sills corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

undertrays and covers fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2024 105,032 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Both sills corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2023 98,548 miles

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

Parking brake travel

Fail 1 Mar 2023 98,543 miles

Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Both Rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake travel

Pass 24 Feb 2022 89,333 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 89,331 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 79,330 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 79,322 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, low on tread, cracked, and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 71,332 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 71,329 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear BUMP STOP NOT FITTED

Pass 7 Mar 2019 66,724 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 65,164 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 61,583 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 61,583 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH 185/60/15 (4.1.D.1b)

EML ON

EXHAUST CLAMP SLEAVE CORRODED

Pass 3 Jun 2016 56,581 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 51,532 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 36,893 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FA05 EHA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FA05 EHA, 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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FA05 EHA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 June 2011.

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