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FD11 LNZ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

72,138 mi
Last recorded72,138 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD11 LNZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 72,138 miles

Rear Exhaust Box outer skin corroded

Pass 19 May 2025 67,390 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2025 67,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2024 62,635 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 61,219 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 59,579 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 47,162 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 39,599 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 39,599 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 33,624 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 26,997 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 23,669 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 20,978 miles

n/s/f tyre perishing

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 29 May 2015 18,291 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 18,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2014 14,107 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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FD11 LNZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black 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 FD11 LNZ, 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 FD11 LNZ registered?

FD11 LNZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 June 2011.

Is FD11 LNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD11 LNZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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